Plumbing Blog

A backfilling, broken-down, or smelly garburator is frustrating, but there is much that you can do to extend the life of your garburator for as long as possible. The first and best thing you can do is to simply understand what you should and should not put down it.

Yes: If you’re buying your first home, it means you’re about to become the owner of your first plumbing system. This might seem a little daunting—sooner or later, there’s going to be some kind of plumbing issue you’ve got to fix—but we can help you get your bearings with a few quick tips and words of advice.

If you’ve spent most of your life living in the city—and if you find urban living to be increasingly chaotic, fast-paced, and distracting—then the thought of moving out into the country might carry enormous appeal. With that said, there are some aspects of rural life that may take some getting used to—such as the fact that, when you move too far out of the city, you’re likely to end up in a home with a septic system.

What will you do in the event of a home plumbing emergency? In most cases, of course, you’ll call a professional plumber—but while you wait for the plumber to arrive, you’ll want to stop water from leaking and clean up some of the mess that has been made. In some instances, you may even be able to make some repairs on your own. In order for any of this to happen, though, you’ll need a home plumbing kit.

Is there anything more frustrating—or more disgusting—than using a toilet and then finding that it just won’t flush properly? The fact is, there are many reasons why a toilet may not flush the way it is meant to. Knowing why your toilet won’t flush is the first step toward addressing the issue and getting the toilet back up and running.

Nothing soothes and relaxes quite like a good, hot shower—but at the same time, nothing frustrates like a shower that has grown gamey, moldy, or clogged. At their most minor, shower maintenance problems can impair the comfort and enjoyment of your daily shower routine; a shower curtain that smells like mold or mildew is hardly soothing, and a shower head that doesn’t unleash sufficient water is a major nuisance.