How well do you know your plumbing? Are you passing acquaintances or BFFs? You don’t need to spend your day obsessing about plumbing, but you should know enough to spot problems and take action when needed. For example, knowing how to shut off the water supply...
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...
It’s easy to ignore the faucets in your home — until something goes wrong. They hold the power to ruin a good night’s sleep. That big job interview? It’s toast. You didn’t get a wink of sleep because the bathroom faucet was dripping all night....
Your plumbing system provides clean water and efficient waste removal — until something goes wrong. The problems seem to come out of nowhere. A tiny slab leak bursts into a flood. A collapsed sewer line backs up every drain and toilet in the house, making it...
