Fluctuating water pressure can be annoying. You may be standing in the shower while the water pressure drops, making your shower exasperating instead of enjoyable. Or, you could be at the sink, trying to fill a pot, when the pressure rises and the sink spurts water on you. Why [...]
Do you need to call in a licensed plumber, especially for a small issue? You’ll find many local handymen who are willing to try to fix your plumbing and usually for a lower price than a plumber. But, what sounds too good to be true is too good to be [...]
Your plumbing may have lost water pressure slowly over time, or quickly all at once, for a few different reasons. Most homeowners blame a drop in water pressure on their shower head, but don’t rush out and buy a new one just yet. There are a few other culprits that [...]
When you’re considering buying a new home, the plumbing is one of the most essential features to check out. After all, the quality of the plumbing will significantly effect the quality of life you have in the home, and it’s maintenance costs. So, what should you look for when you’re [...]
If you’ve discovered your water bill is higher than normal (but you can’t think of an obvious reason why) it’s wise to invest some extra time to get to the bottom of the issue. Small water issues will continue to pile up unless addressed, and if you have a leak [...]
When you’re looking at buying a new home, it’s easy to get caught up on what you see on the surface. Then you start imagining your family in the home, where will that new couch go, and so on until you’re excitement clouds your judgment. You should be excited, but [...]
There’s nothing more refreshing after a long, hot day than a glass of icy cold water. But did you know the water that’s coming from your tap may contain chemicals and other contaminants that are bad for your health? You’re probably getting a lot more from your tap water than [...]
You do your best to make sure everything is in order as you prepare to go on vacation. You check with the neighbors, double check your “items to take on vacation” list, and make arrangements for your pets. When you leave, you expect to come home to the same house [...]
Chances are, if you’ve used a public urinal, you may have already used a waterless system. They’re often found in busy public restrooms, especially in areas that suffer from droughts because they save money on water and sewer and reduce usage. Waterless urinals may sound a bit strange at first, [...]
Homes with slab foundations have different considerations than those on a basement or crawlspace. Neither is specifically better or worse, but they do have different needs and requirements throughout the course of their lifetime. So if you have a home with a slab foundation, how can you tell if you’re [...]
