Many people across the Las Vegas Valley are looking to cut costs during 2021. The average goal for the percentage of income spent on necessities such as bills or rent is around 50%. If you’re not careful, this number creeps up fast! One of the easiest places you can cut costs is with your water…
Las Vegas is known for its scorching hot summers, but the winters can often be just as bad for your plumbing. Most homeowners in the Valley are used to preparing their plumbing for the hot weather (nothing worse than having no water suddenly in 110-degree weather) but are unprepared when it comes to winter preparation.…
PVC pipes are one of the most universally used materials in modern plumbing. The sturdy pipes are good for both internal and external fixtures. Cheaper than their more traditional metal alternatives, PVC pipes also never rust and aren’t known to bleed contaminants into your water. Arguably the best part of using PVC pipes for your…
Being faced with a toilet leak can be scary! Toilet leaks are often hard to detect until they’re severe. A sign of a severe toilet leak would be water pooling on the floor under your toilet. You may also notice water damage inside the floor, which is visible as a dark stain on the ceiling…
Brr! It got chilly quickly in the Las Vegas Valley. Many Las Vegas homeowners are woefully unprepared for colder weather. Since we don’t get the gradual decline from summer to fall to winter, it’s common to see homeowners suddenly stuck with a cold-related plumbing problem. Our plumbers have put together their top maintenance tips for…
Even in Las Vegas, pipes can freeze. Frozen pipes are a familiar terror to our East Coast brethren, but a relatively rare occurrence in warmer regions. Temperatures are becoming increasingly unpredictable even in warmer climates, and there has been an increase in recent years of frozen pipes throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Water freezes at…
Your water heater takes a beating in the fall. As temperatures cool down, we naturally want to surround ourselves with warm baths and steam showers. As the weather goes down, your water usage goes up – and so does your bill! You don’t have to freeze this fall to save your water heater. Try these…
Garbage disposals can be one of the most useful tools in your kitchen. Their job is to grind small food scraps up and safely flush them into the septic system. Some homeowners consider them a necessity, but not every garbage disposal is alike. Depending on how fancy you want to get, they can be one…
One of the best ways to preserve your home’s plumbing is by installing a water softener. As the name suggests, a water softener removes the minerals from your water supply, which makes the water hard. Hard water is filled with minerals such as calcium and magnesium. While these aren’t dangerous for human consumption (in small…
Not enough people understand how their plumbing works. Your plumbing is a crucial part of your standard of living! From hot showers to cold drinking water, they help keep you comfortable. When something goes wrong, it can cause an inconvenience. It is paramount for you to read our Plumbing 101 blog series! If you know…