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...
Do you know your humble water meter is a secret weapon against leaks and water waste? Unless you’re equipped with professional leak detection technology, like the good folks at Orange Coast Plumbing, you might want to keep an eye on it — not just to lower your...
Is your toilet leaking at the base? You may have a cracked toilet base, loose or corroded mounting bolts, or a deteriorated wax ring. Or it could be the flange that connects the toilet to the drainpipe. When the seal between the toilet and flange breaks, water can...
Cleaning a toilet tank is an unglamorous task. It doesn’t make for exciting TitTok videos or Instagram posts. But neglecting this often-forgotten area of home maintenance can lead to unpleasant odors, stains, and even plumbing problems. So, let’s roll up...
