When you leave a bathroom closed for days, weeks, or months, the lack of use can make conditions in the bathroom unsafe. If you’re a business reopening after being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic, then you should familiarize yourself with these potential risks so that you can reopen your bathroom [...]
When you have a plumbing vent clog, it can be a bit of a mystery. You can’t see the clog unless you go and inspect it. Your plumber can let you know what specifically caused this clog, but it’s also wise to know what can cause a plumbing vent clog [...]
For many people, the place that they most want access to hot water is in their shower. So, it’s understandable that you’d be frustrated if you’re getting hot water everywhere but the shower. This is an unfortunately common problem too. However, there is some good news. The problem is rarely [...]
You've heard that grease can clog kitchen drains, probably since you fried up your first slice of bacon with dad. However, getting rid of grease is inconvenient, and you might be tempted to ignore that little voice in your head and just pour it down the drain. If you knew [...]
Many people take time over the holidays to entertain, have large groups of people over, cook big meals, and use their plumbing much more than they might normally. Having a plumbing emergency at this time of year is a big hassle, not just because it gets in the way of [...]
What happens if you drop a ring down your sink? Whether it’s a favorite piece or even a family heirloom, it’s easy to panic when you drop a ring down the sink. Don’t worry. The ring isn’t gone forever. It has most likely stopped in the trap, where it [...]
Plumbing problems are inconvenient, and they can damage your property and cost you when it comes time to pay your water bill. But can bad plumbing make you sick? Yes, there are a few ways that plumbing problems can impact you and your family’s health. Here are a few ways [...]
Most people know that they shouldn’t put coffee grounds down the kitchen sink, where it can cause serious clogs. That leaves some people asking: is it okay to put coffee grounds down the toilet? Unfortunately, that isn’t a solution to your coffee ground problems either. We’ll explain what can go [...]
As an apartment manager, you may spend a lot of your time responding to tenant concerns and dealing with repairs. Plumbing problems likely make up a big portion of those concerns and repairs, costing you time, money, and perhaps undermining the condition of your property. You can save yourself these [...]
If you’re tired of living without a garage sink, or think your garage is the perfect place for your washing machine or a guest shower, you’ll need to run an underground water line out to it. Running utilities can be expensive or very cost-effective, depending on several factors such [...]
