All plumbing pipes have a limited lifespan. Well-maintained copper lines can last 80 or more years, and PVC from 20 to 50 years. The average US homeownership lasts about 13 years. Serious plumbing issues may never arise during that period, but what if they do? The...
Slab leaks — those words should strike fear into any homeowner’s heart. They often happen without warning. They can cause massive damage and even render your home uninhabitable. On a scale of 1-10 for plumbing disasters, they’re a 12. But what exactly...
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 opened your water bill. It’s ten times higher than expected! It looks like a mortgage payment. What gives? You watered the grass less, took shorter showers, and flushed fewer times last month. Why are they charging you ten times more? So now you review...
