Blog Posts in Plumbing Tips

When your kitchen or bathroom drains stink, it can quickly make your home uncomfortable. If you’re fighting a smelly drain at home, this blog is for you. Read on to learn about the different causes of stinky drains and how to clean a smelly drain.

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Think about the things that are flushed or disposed of via your kitchen sink, dishwasher or washing machine daily. Now think about a smelly, stagnant pool of these materials swirling in your basement. Not a pretty picture, right? Right. Unfortunately, finding sewage in a basement is an all too...Continue Reading

When a pipe bursts or a toilet overflows, quickly using your home’s water shut-off valve significantly reduces water damage. The locations of your water shut-off valves vary depending on your geographical location, water source and type of residence. Grab a flashlight, and use these tips to find your water shut-off valves. Continue Reading

The drip, drip, drip of a leaky faucet is just one of the many leaks that can develop in your home. If your bathroom or kitchen faucet drips, don’t ignore it! Just one drip per second...Continue Reading

Water heater failures are one of the top five sources of residential water losses. Since most residential tanks hold 40 to 60 gallons of water, when a malfunction occurs, flood damage becomes a harsh reality...Continue Reading

According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), floods are the No. 1 disaster in America. On average, they cost over $3 billion in claims per year. But did you also know that melting snow and ice poses a chilling risk for basement or other property-related flooding? Commonly known as...Continue Reading