Flappers — don’t they dance the Charleston? Not the flappers we’re talking about. Toilet flappers are far less glamorous, but unlike the flappers of old, they perform an essential task. If your toilet leaks, runs, or won’t flush properly, the flapper...
Ever found yourself with a leaky toilet and wondered what to do next? Typically, fixing a leaky toilet is a job for a plumber, but if you’re handy-dandy or short on cash, you may be able to tackle the job DIY. The toilet’s wax ring is a prime suspect for a...
It sounds as though a jackhammer has entered your home. It shakes the walls and rattles the pipes. Welcome to the wonderful world of water hammer, a startling bang in your pipes when you turn a faucet on or off. It’s annoying and unpleasant, but is it dangerous?...
Plumber to customer: “There are clear benefits to installing a Moen smart water leak detector.” Customer to plumber: “Duh.” But did you know that some of the benefits are far from obvious? That a top-of-the-line smart water leak detector, like...
You smell a gas leak in your home. So you’ll call the plumber tomorrow, right? Wrong! Gas leaks demand immediate action. Similarly, a water pipe leak needs timely repair. A water leak may not kill you, but it can do a world of damage when that pinhole leak goes...
