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…
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…
Well Water Maintenance: Six Things You Should Do This Autumn
If your home is connected to well water, you probably know that there are several things you should be checking for throughout the year. With winter fast approaching, there are definitely a few items you should add to your list before the cold weather really sets in. Here are six key well water maintenance tips…
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…
What’s Wrong with Copper Piping?
Copper piping is just about everywhere in the United States, since it was brought onto the scene in the 1960s due to its durability. Like most things in life, copper piping comes with some definite pros and cons. This kind of piping comes in many forms, and the quality of copper piping is definitely not…
7 Tips for Spring & Summer Time Plumbing
Pools and hoses and sprinklers, Oh My! When Spring and Summer come knocking on the door in the Poconos anything that provides you with cool flowing water becomes priority. It is estimated that when the heat rises water usage increases by almost 25 – 50% and we completely understand why. So, with that in mind…