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…
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…
The Loch Ness Monster may not be living in your pipes, but that doesn’t mean plumbing myths don’t pertain to you. Myths spread like gossip, and homeowners are susceptible to neighbor’s ‘tips and tricks’ which they swear will get your garbage disposal running like new, your water pressure improved, and that disgusting smell out of…
Is all water created equal? As Aquafina drinkers will tell you, absolutely not. The water which runs through your home either falls into the ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ categories. There are noticeable differences between the two and knowing which you have and what effects it has on your home and health is key to living happily…
What’s worse than heading into the bathroom in the middle of the night and finding you’re standing in a puddle of toilet water? Staring hopelessly at the bubbling water flooding your bathroom, that’s what! Overflowing toilets are extremely common, and (most of the time) nothing to worry about. There are a few key reasons your…
Pee-yew! What is that smell coming out of your sink? For many homeowners, a smelly sink is more than embarrassing – it’s costly. Fixing smelly sinks can be a no-brainer or a major headache depending on the cause, but for the most part it’s an easy fix. Since a wafting odor is hard to ignore,…
You use the water in your home for everything: dishes, showering, laundry, even water balloon fights. Do you ever think about all the different paths such water needs to travel before you can use it? The piping in your home is crucial to the quality of water you receive, and many people ignore warning signs…
Blegh, what’s that smell coming from the kitchen sink? You probably notice odd smells or lost water pressure more in the summer. Summer is the best time to perform maintenance on your plumbing system, as the warmer weather can take a harsh toll on your plumbing system. Higher temperatures outside mean more water used inside…
A clogged bathtub drain with hair or other materials is one of the most common calls that plumbers receive. A clogged bathtub drain is problematic for many homeowners because it often causes a slow drain or standing water that only gets worse with each use of the shower. In addition, standing water can attract bacteria…
Not much is more frustrating than looking forward to taking a long, hot shower after your work day and finding it just trickles out. Standing under the shower head while the water more or less leaks onto your body means unnecessary time spent getting clean than you normally would. We understand how irritating it can…