Drain clogs are nasty. They’re not only gross but they can wreak havoc on your plumbing by causing water backup and damaged pipes. For homeowners battling a clog, the best tool to break it up is a plumbing snake. It’s a long, thin auger with a crank handle on one end and they’re available at…
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Oh no! You open the door to your home and see all your belongings soaked through from a plumbing emergency! What happened, and what should you do? Besides calling your trusted emergency plumber to handle the situation, you may want to consider a call to your homeowners’ insurance agent. Homeowners’ insurance is bought in case…
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Of all the things in your home to be lazy, the toilet should be last. When you need your toilet to work, you need it urgently. Low toilet flush power has no place in the busiest room in the house! If you find yourself stuck on the losing end of the power struggle, don’t panic.…
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Living in the desert of Las Vegas means constantly being water conscious. Your water bill can easily be the most expensive utility if you’re not careful. The good news is Las Vegas is a relatively easy city to be water conscious, because of our longstanding drought. You don’t need to do a complete plumbing system…
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Despite the name, your garbage disposal is not meant for all types of trash. When used correctly, the garbage disposal can be the kitchen’s savior. The correct type of waste being fed to the disposal maximizes your kitchen’s efficiency and prevents excess food from going to a landfill. Unfortunately, old wives’ tales and misinformation often…
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Most homeowners will face bathroom mold at least once during their time in a single residence. Bathroom mold is considered one of the most common problems in a house. Just because Las Vegas has a naturally dry climate doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be actively trying to prevent bathroom mold. Despite the arid environment which our…
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So, a homeowner’s worst nightmare has happened: a major plumbing accident. There are multiple ways a plumbing accident can go down (burst pipes, septic leaks, damaged water heaters, etc.), and each should be taken care of by a professional. When something constitutes an emergency, you don’t want to play around with DIY-ing it. The one…
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Want the bathroom of your dreams, but on a budget? Do-it-yourself projects are a tried and true weapon in the homeowner’s arsenal, and we’re here to tackle one of the most intimidating DIY remodel projects out there: the bathroom sink. With winding pipes, complicated-looking fixtures, and heavy porcelain bowls they have stalled even the most…
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Frozen pipes are probably the last thing on your mind when it’s still warm outside. The best time to take precautions against the cold winter’s effects on your plumbing is in the fall when it’s just beginning to cool down. While frozen pipes aren’t as big of a concern in Las Vegas as they are…
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Modern plumbing seems like a miracle to many people. With a single flush, all your waste is gone. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Unfortunately, waste’s lifecycle isn’t done once you stop seeing it. To properly dispose of your waste, your plumbing system needs to drain through your main sewer line and into the…
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