Learning Your Local Plumbing Code
Photo By kupicoo at istock If you plan a home renovation, don't forget to educate yourself on the process needed to make plumbing changes. This overlooked area can cost you money and time. Avoid fines and work stoppages by hiring a plumber who is licensed, insured and knowledgeable about the local...
10 Steps to Recovery from a Burst Pipe and Tips to Avoid Future Disasters
Photo By Christin Lola at Shutterstock At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, our emergency plumber service encounters indoor flooding for many reasons. One of the most common and extensive is broken or burst water pipes. Corroded pipes, loose joints, physical damage, and subfreezing temperatures are a few of the reasons why pipes burst...
3 Surprising Plumbing Services You May Need
Photo By Martin Haas at Shutterstock 3 Surprising Plumbing Services You May Need and That Can Save You Time, Trouble, and Cost Your bluefrog Plumbing + Drain technician has an extensive range of strategies to deal with plumbing problems in your home or business. Gone are the days when the answer...
Preparing Your Home Plumbing to Sell
Photo By Andy Dean Photography at Shutterstock If you want to sell your home, you might want to leave behind changes that will increase your sales price. When considering home upgrades, it makes sense to include plumbing repairs that could impact the inspection and future home buyer's decision. Call bluefrog Plumbing +...
Form and Function: Choosing Fixtures for Water Conservation
Photo By Photographee.eu at Shutterstock Elegant and Efficient: There are Now Plenty of Beautiful, Convenient, Water-Saving Fixture Choices for Your Home At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, we've seen the trend in commercial buildings where water savings is now a must. There are plenty of incentives such as LEED points, code compliance,...
Protect Your Outdoor Plumbing and Water Fixtures This Winter
Photo By Paul Tessier at Shutterstock Avoid Expensive Plumbing Repair Situations By Caring for Your Outdoor Pipes and Valves Freezing water is a very destructive force. Over the years, it can split huge boulders and it is also responsible for damaging plumbing both in the northern USA, where homeowners get used...
5 Most Common Household Plumbing Problems
Photo By da-kuk at istock Plumbing problems are part and parcel of owning a home. Aging fixtures and normal wear and tear can cause leaks and drips, and other problems come about if systems aren't properly maintained. At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, we offer prompt, local plumbing service for all...
Ever Heard of a Buffer Tank? Here’s What You Need to Know
Photo By Krakenimages.com at Shutterstock Strong, Silent, and an Important Part of Your HVAC System: The Buffer Tank Has your plumber mentioned your buffer tank, or suggested that you could use one? Since it is an unfamiliar part of heating and cooling systems for many homeowners, let's talk. A buffer...
Have You Checked Your Outdoor Drains? Are They Ready for Old Man Winter?
Photo By Trong Nguyen at Shutterstock Many homeowners know what they need to do to winterize the inside of their home, including insulating pipes, having a plumbing service check out the interior drains and pipes for leaks and weak spots, and taking precautions to keep water running overnight to prevent a frozen...
3 Ways to Keep Your Pipes from Being Damaged by Winter Weather
Photo By C5 Media at Shutterstock Winter Is Frozen Pipe Season for Us at bluefrog While drains are the source of many of our calls year-round, as winter approaches, we get an increasing number of plumbing service calls about pipes exposed to the cold. In most areas of the country, pipes are...
Why Plumbers Tape Needs to Be on Your Shopping List
Photo By asadykov at Shutterstock Plumbers tape should be one of the things that you have in your home at all times. This handy type of adhesive can prevent all manner of plumbing issues and can be very handy if you have a plumbing emergency. In fact, plumbers tape has many...
5 Simple Tricks to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Hibernation
Photo By ulkare at Shutterstock Put Your Sprinkler System in Hibernation for the Winter If you have an automated sprinkler, your lawn has probably remained green and hydrated through the summer. However, there are a few things you need to know to properly prepare your sprinkler system for colder weather. Temperatures...
