Saving Water and Money One Toilet at a Time – Water-Efficient, Low-Flow, & Dual-Flush Toilets
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You’ve probably heard of them and likely used one too. Water-saving fixtures are all the rage these days in the world of eco-friendly remodeling, and water-efficient toilets are commonplace in both residential and commercial remodeling. When did water-efficient toilets become a big deal? In 1994, the government decided that toilets... Read More
A Better Toilet Flapper – Product Review | Universal Flapper Line by Fluidmaster and Microban
No one likes the sound of a running toilet. Worse yet, a leaking toilet. Problems like these are often caused by an old toilet flapper that’s broken down and not sealing properly. The toilet flapper is a rubber mechanism in your toilet that opens to let water out of the... Read More
The Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Process – Pros and Cons
How Does Reverse Osmosis Work? The reverse osmosis process uses a semi-permeable membrane containing tiny pores through which pressurized water is forced. The small pores of this membrane restrict organic compounds such as salt and other natural minerals, in addition to bacteria and disease-causing pathogens. What Are The Pros? -Reverse... Read More
Preventative Holiday Plumbing
With the holidays just around the corner, house guests are likely not far behind! Few things can screw up your holidays more than plumbing problems. With that in mind, now is a great time of year to run through your plumbing preventative maintenance list: Garbage Disposal: Your kitchen is sure... Read More
Advantages Of PEX Plumbing
A plumbing project is only as good as the materials that go into it! With that in mind, we love sharing what makes our list of favorite supplies. First and foremost on that list is the piping material that we prefer – PEX plumbing piping, or cross-linked polyethylene pipe. Why... Read More
Tree Root Related Pipe Damage
While we love to see residential homes complete with beautiful full grown trees and well landscaped lawns, occasionally those trees can result in dangerous damage to pipes and drains. Roots are naturally drawn to pipes. After all, they contain water, nutrients, and oxygen – all feel good foods for tree... Read More
Water Heater Maintenance
Proper and routine maintenance can help to increase your water heater’s efficiency and extend its life. Follow these steps to make sure that your water heater is in tip top shape! Check Your Anode Rod:You water heater’s anode rod is in place, in part, to prevent hot water from corroding... Read More
Choosing The Right Kitchen Sink & Faucet
A room’s hardware can shape the style and tone of your space. Particularly in the kitchen, your sink and faucet also play an important functional role. Therefore, choosing the right kitchen sink and faucet can be a big decision! Here are the factors that we encourage our clients to keep... Read More
Product Feature: Champion 4 Toilet
This week we would like to take a few minutes to discuss one of our favorite plumbing products – the Champion 4 Toilet by American Standard! Whether you have decided that it is time for a new toilet, or you are just doing a little remodeling and want to replace your current model with an... Read More
Repairing Clog Conundrums
Few things are more frustrating than a clogged drain! Whether in your kitchen, your bathroom, or your utility room, clogged drains can quickly provide an infuriating mess. Unfortunately, they are also fairly common. To solve your next clog conundrum, try one of our DIY solutions: Slow-Running Drains: For slow-running drains,... Read More