All plumbing pipes have a limited lifespan. Well-maintained copper lines can last 80 or more years, and PVC from 20 to 50 years. Average US homeownership runs for about 13 years. Serious plumbing issues may never arise during that ownership period. But what if they...
Plumbing professionals use the term slab leak to refer to any pipe leak that occurs in one of two locations: beneath a concrete foundation or slab, or directly within the slab/foundation itself. These types of leaks rank high on the list of most feared plumbing...
The Little Bladder That Could A plunger is the go-to DIY tool for minor drain clogs. Every home should have two — a cup plunger for sinks and a flange plunger for toilets. Some homeowners keep a snake in the garage for tougher jobs, or a stash of plastic clog removers...
A leaking toilet is a serious plumbing problem. A toilet leaking at the base packs an even bigger punch. That’s because: The leaks are easy to miss. They can cause significant damage to walls and flooring if not addressed promptly. Water can seep into lower...
Most homeowners have never heard of a slab leak until a slab leak wrecks their home. How scary are slab leaks? Very, if you value your home and property. We should be telling spooky tales of slab leaks around the campfire. How dangerous are they? Not as immediately...
You just got your water bill. It’s ten times higher than expected! It looks like a mortgage payment. What gives? Last month, you watered less. You took short showers. You even flushed less. Why are they charging you ten times more? So now you review your...
