You’ve seen it — the white, chalky crust that forms on your shower heads and faucets. And you recognize the distinct taste of municipal tap water that travels from the Colorado River or local groundwater aquifers. Orange County homeowners face a two-front...
You turn the faucet and the plumbing explodes — or so it seems. Banging, thumping, spluttering, and giving you everything but the water you need. If this sounds familiar, you probably have air trapped in your pipes. A little sputtering may seem like a minor nuisance,...
When your toilet handle stops working, it’s remarkable how quickly a small piece of hardware can disrupt your day. You press, it flops, nothing happens, and suddenly you’re left wondering what to do next. Fortunately, replacing a toilet tank lever is one...
Is your toilet running? Then you’d better catch it! A constantly running toilet isn’t just annoying — it can waste hundreds of gallons of water every single day. But you don’t have to live with it; adjusting your toilet fill valve is a simple DIY fix...
Most of us don’t think about our plumbing until something goes wrong. It’s hidden behind walls and under floors, quietly doing its job. But when things go wrong, even minor issues can turn into expensive disasters. Catching problems early can save you both...
Have you ever caught a strange, unpleasant smell in your home that you can’t identify? We’re not talking about the botched tuna casserole in the oven or the spoiled refried beans in the garbage. This smell is more like rotten eggs with a metallic trace. As...
