Tips & Hints

If you find your drain pipes rusted, damaged, burst or leaking, they should be replaced as soon as possible. Not only are you leaving your home open to water damage, but a damaged drain pipe could also allow sewer gases … Continue reading →

Plumbing is a very important aspect of any household. Most of the people who try repairing their own plumbing problems end up making the problem worse. This forces them to incur a higher cost when they consult the services of … Continue reading →

The best time to choose plumbers are before you actually experience any type of plumbing emergency. When you face an emergency you will have very little time to find someone and therefore you might end up making a poor selection. … Continue reading →

If you are in the midst of purchasing a new or resale home, condo or cottage, we highly recommend you having the plumbing system professionally inspected during your home inspection.  Plumbing inspections are not typically inspected in-depth and can lead … Continue reading →

It is best to use cold water — NOT hot water — when you run your disposal. Let the cold water run as long as the motor is running, and be sure to avoid overloading the disposal. Corn husks, artichokes, … Continue reading →

There are several ways to find out if your water bills are higher than they need to be. Check faucets for dripping water. Fix a leaky faucet promptly. Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or leaks. Periodically check … Continue reading →

If your toilet is stopped up and if the water level is low, there is an alternative if a plunger doesn’t work. Fill a bucket or plastic wastebasket with warm water and pour it into the bowl from waist level … Continue reading →

Don’t let your outdoor faucets freeze up in the winter. Unattach your garden hoses before freezing temperatures arrive in the fall. Then close the shut-off valve on the pipe(s) which lead to your outdoor faucet(s). Then open the outdoor faucets … Continue reading →

Repair or replace a leaky faucet promptly. Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or leaks. Even a slow leak can waste as much as 15 or 20 gallons of water a day. But a leak not only wastes … Continue reading →

Place a strainer over kitchen and bathroom drains if they do not already have one; this will prevent hair, pieces of soap, and other debris from clogging drains. Clean the strainer as needed. Unclog a drain mechanically rather than chemically … Continue reading →