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...
Backflow prevention may not be first and foremost in your mind, but it’s crucial for the safety of your home and family. Imagine the horror of a toilet exploding or contaminated water flowing back into your clean water supply. It’s a definite damper on...
Water is scarce during Orange County’s hot, dry summers. Imagine you’re a tiny ant whose only access to H2O comes from bathroom plumbing. From an ant’s viewpoint, your moist bathroom is an oasis in the Sahara. This explains the ants in your bathroom,...
Have you ever wondered about that mysterious pipe sticking out of your roof? The one that seems to do nothing? It performs essential work, like the office oddball who quietly keeps things running while others get the glory. We’re talking about your plumbing...
What are you going to do in a pinch? You’ve learned basic first aid for medical emergencies. By the same token, you should master a few DIY plumbing fixes for common household emergencies. With a solid DIY repair, you may not even need the plumber! Plus, do you...
