Do I Need a Water Softener? Six Signs that It’s Time to Invest
If your home is connected to a well, chances are that you have hard water thanks to higher mineral deposits like calcium and magnesium. Hard water can wear on everything from your skin and hair to your clothing, appliances and even your plumbing. However, installing a water softener, which removes these minerals, can help reverse…
When Well Water Gets Weird: Answers to Common Concerns
What happens when your well water gets, well, weird? From foamy to cloudy to discolored, changes in your well water’s appearance certainly be a cause for concern among homeowners. Here’s a list of some of the most common well water oddities, and what you can do to fix them. What’s Weird: Foamy Water. When your…
What to Do When Pipes Freeze
’Tis the season for chilly weather… and freezing temperatures can do a real number on your pipes if they’re not properly insulated. Frozen pipes are bad enough, but if they burst, you’ve got a messy problem on your hands. Fortunately, there are some straightforward things you can do to prevent disaster. Know the High-Risk Circumstances…
Preventative Plumbing Maintenance: What to Do and When
Plumbing disasters tend to pop up during the worst possible moments—nights, weekends, over holidays… you name it. If you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing a poorly-timed plumbing headache once, you’re probably game for doing whatever you can to prevent something similar from happening again. To get you started, we’ve put together this handy checklist of…
Avoid Plumbing Disasters this Holiday Season: 4 Areas to Look Out For
The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you’re like us, you’ve probably got a LOT on your to-do list. But between buying the turkey, baking those pies, and getting the guest room ready for out-of-town visitors, you’ll probably want to carve out some time to tackle a few preventative plumbing tasks to help you avoid…
Scary Plumbing Problems: Seven Ghoulish Issues that Can Haunt Your Pipes
In honor of Spooky Season, we’ve rounded up some of the scariest plumbing problems your home can produce. From things that go bump in the night to deadly smells and everything in between, here are seven issues to look out for. Go ahead and read—if you dare… Burst Pipes. A burst pipe is the stuff…