What’s Wrong With My Sprinkler Head?
It may already be September, but that only means that there are still two months left of hot weather on the horizon. Throughout the heart of the summer, you’ve probably relied on your outdoor sprinkler system to keep your lawn lush and beautiful all while avoiding wasting water. However, months...
How Do I Fix My Water Softener?
Whether or not you know exactly what it is, we’ve all heard the team “hard water” thrown about. Essentially, it’s water with a high level of minerals in it – usually magnesium and calcium that comes from limestone and chalk deposits. It can have some moderate health benefits, but can...
How to Unclog Your Toilet
We previously went over how to prevent a toilet from clogging, but sometimes the worst is unavoidable and you need to get down and dirty to get it running properly again. Before you grab any of your tools, you’ll want to put on a pair of rubber gloves to protect...
How Do I Fix A Noisy Washing Machine?
We all love our washing machines. They helped us move from scrubbing our clothes in the river to loading up a box with dirty clothes, waiting for about 30 minutes to an hour, and then swapping them over to the dryer. Quick, easy, convenient. As amazing as our washing machines...
How Long Will It Take My Water Heater to Heat Up?
Hot showers are some of the most beautiful experiences we can find in our home, and depending on the day, in the whole world. Unfortunately, our hot water heaters aren’t magic devices that can create an endless supply of hot water. They take time to turn water far too cold...
Why Won’t My Dishwasher Drain?
Don’t panic; even though your dishwasher won’t drain doesn’t mean that you need to head out any buy yourself a brand new machine. Depending on what the problem is, the most you’ll likely need to do is call in the pros to break out big wrenches, but more often than...
How to Clear a Clogged Garbage Disposal
We should all know what not to put down our garbage disposals; coffee grounds, bacon grease, entire pineapples, etc. Unfortunately, these types of things can find their way into the disposal and clog one of the most important parts of your sink. While there are some clogs that require the...
Unclogging Your Shower Drain
A clogged shower drain can leave you standing ankle-deep in dirty water, but chemical drain cleaners can cause serious damage to your plumbing system if used too often. Before you choose to go the industrial route, we’ve put together a list of alternative ways to clear your shower drain. Clear...
What To Do If Your Water Pressure Is Low
There’s nothing more disappointing than turning on your shower and realizing that the pressure has dropped to pitiful levels. Low water does more than complicate your time in the shower or make washing dishes more difficult; it can signal issues with your pipes that, if not addressed, can lead to...
The Effect of Leaky Pipes on Your Water Bill
No one likes a leaky pipe. We all know it’s wasting water, and may even signal a larger issue with your plumbing. While a small leak may feel like a minor inconvenience at the time, even the tiniest drip can build up to a much larger issue on your wallet....
How to Know if Your Sump Pump Is Failing
For anyone who’s ever experienced a basement flooding, sump pumps can feel like the greatest invention since the indoor toilet. The way these wonderful devices work is fairly straightforward: professionals dig a hole at the lowest part of your basement or crawlspace where the sump pump is placed. Pipes are...
Call a Plumber or Do it Yourself?
Dealing with plumbing issues around the house can be stressful, especially if you aren’t experienced with that type of work. Even for a complete novice, some plumbing issues can easily be taken care of without the assistance of a professional. Even in cases where you can’t determine the exact...
