Tips from Your Plumber: When to Replace Your Water Softener
Photo By BanksPhotos at istock Your Water Softener Works Hard -- When Is It Time to Retire It? Elegantly simple and hard-working, your water softener system processes thousands of gallons of water per month -- about 100 gallons per person, per day, typically. It consists of layers of salt, resin...
5 Energy Conservation Plumbing Tips from Your Reliable Plumbing Service
Photo By Pineapple Studio at istock Becoming more energy-efficient in your home doesn't just help reduce your monthly utility bills, but it can also reduce your carbon footprint and even extend the life of your plumbing fixtures and appliances. Many people don't realize how much money and energy they waste...
Diagnosing Your Clog: Common Plumbing Points for Clogs to Form and When to Call a Trusted Drain Cleaning Service
Photo By Tomsmith585 at istock Standing water, slow drains, and stinky grates all indicate one thing – you have a clog somewhere in your plumbing. While there's no substitute for a professional drain cleaning service, there are a few things you need to know about the drains and plumbing systems...
What Part of the Sewer Line Is the City Responsible For?
Photo By BerryPhotography at Shutterstock If you've had issues with your plumbing and sewer lines, you're probably wondering where the responsibility for the sewer or plumbing issue belongs with your city or municipality. When your pipes back up, it may be because you have clogs in the drains in your home...
Slab Changes: Leaks and Renovations in Your Basement Can Mean Concrete Work
Photo By Diane079F at Shutterstock Plumbing service providers face many challenges in locating leaks and making plumbing changes and repairs in walls, under floors, and especially under a concrete slab. Many homes have a network of plumbing that was put in place before the foundation was poured. These pipes can operate dependably...
Attaching PVC to Metal Piping; How, When and Why?
Working with different materials is best left to your plumber. However, it's good to understand how, why and when a plumbing professional might use two different materials when working in your home. At bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, we fully explain the changes we make, including the materials and equipment used....
How to Deal with Hard Water and How a Water Filtration System Can Help
Photo By Cozine at Shutterstock Hard water is often the culprit when you notice white spots on your dishes or spend extra time rinsing off in the shower. The concentration of magnesium and calcium in the water is what makes it "hard". While hard water isn't usually a health hazard,...
Whose Mess Is This? In an Apartment, When Is It Your Problem or the Building’s?
Photo By Robert Kneschke at Shutterstock If something goes wrong in your rented home or apartment, part of the challenge for clean-up can be determining who is responsible for cleaning up the mess, paying for plumbing repair, and cleaning up and paying for water damage or sewage leaks. Every lease is...
Five Things You Need to Do for Your Plumbing This Summer
Photo By Eric Francis at Shutterstock Summer's here, full of sun and warm weather. It's perfect weather for kids to run through the sprinkler and fight with water guns and homeowners just like you to water their lawn and plant new flowers. In fact, your sprinkler may be the only part...
Health Damage Caused by Plumbing Leaks
Photo By Photographee.eu at Shutterstock Water leak repair can prevent health issues caused by water infiltration in your home. Untreated leaks may not seem like a big deal, but damp spots often lead to mold and fungus accumulation, which present dangerous health risks. Learn more about health risks associated with leaks and...
Top 10 Plumbing Terms Homeowners Should Know
Photo By enterlinedesign at Shutterstock If you're looking for a new plumber, or if you're struggling to understand the quote that your local bluefrog Plumbing + Drain plumbing company gave you, you're not alone. Many people get confused about the inner workings of their home's plumbing system, but it's not as...
Best Ways to Prepare Your Plumbing for Stormy Weather
Photo By sontorn chuaymoh at Shutterstock During a storm, heavy wind and rainfall can cause damage to your home. That's why it's important to prepare your plumbing system before dark clouds are overhead. You may not avoid all plumbing challenges that come with a big storm, but you can minimize the...
