Ah, the wonders of summer! The Texas sun shines a lot brighter, the birds sing a little louder, and the plumbing works a little harder as well. Now that we’re halfway through our favorite season, we wanted to give you all a heads up on the most common summer plumbing problems and how to avoid …
Ever heard of a bidet, but you weren’t really quite sure what it was? You’ve probably seen one before too. Bidets are small bathroom fixtures that usually sit next to the toilet and are often mistaken for urinals, children-friendly sinks, weird toilets — you name it! Today, we’re going to set the record straight. Learn …
As homeowners, we want nothing more than for our plumbing, HVAC, and electrical appliances to last forever, but that is sadly never the case. Each of your fixtures has a life expectancy, after which it becomes extremely inefficient or completely breaks down. It’s best to keep your plumbing fixtures’ lifespan in mind so that you …
You never expect to be stuck at home without a working toilet. It just happens unexpectedly, and never at a convenient time. Toilet troubles are something all homeowners experience here and there, but how do you know when it’s time for a replacement, rather than a repair? We’ve compiled a list of the signs that …
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Drinking water straight from the tap or taking a nice warm bath at the end of the day; these are the small luxuries in life that are made possible by a well-functioning plumbing system. However, these comforts can quickly be taken away when your drains get clogged. Take a look at our infographic below to …
A functioning water heater is an essential part of your plumbing system, as it provides you with hot water for all your cleaning needs. If your water heater has been malfunctioning or is on the brink of breakdown, now’s the time to start doing some window shopping. When considering what type of water heater will …
You may not realize that the water you’re drinking and cleaning with is not as pure as you expect. Hard water is what runs through most plumbing systems if your water is coming from the municipality. To disinfect water, so it’s safe for the public to consume and utilize, the municipality will treat water with …
If you’ve ever experienced an emergency plumbing situation like a clogged drain, you know the havoc it can wreak on your home. Forget not being able to use your kitchen or bathroom; the longer a clogged drain is ignored, the more damage it causes to your plumbing system. This adds up when you look at …
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With water heating being one of the most expensive energy costs in modern homes today, accounting for as much as 30% of a home’s energy expenses, tankless water heaters have been steadily increasing in popularity. Because hot water makes up such a large amount of the average home’s energy costs, energy conserving hot water solutions …