Why You Should Get a Pipeline Inspection before Purchasing a Home

It is the time of year when we are raking leaves, visiting the pumpkin patch, and picking apples. In many parts of the country, homeowners are enjoying the cool, crisp air and watching the leaves change. Nobody wants to think ahead to the freezing days of winter. Maybe you just aren’t prepared to deal with winter yet, or maybe you live in a warm climate where you think you don’t have to worry about a cold snap. Don’t fool yourself;...

Extreme Cold Can Cause Pipes to Freeze and Burst When the cold winter weather hits, the combination of the low temperature and harsh wind chill can result in pipes that freeze and burst. This can happen in homes or in commercial buildings when the temperature falls below freezing. It isn’t actually the ice that makes the pipes crack. When the water in the pipes turns to ice, it expands and creates pressure. The pressure inside the pipes causes the pipes...

Every homeowner knows that the only thing worse than dealing with cold and snow all winter long is dealing with cold and snow and frozen pipes. Frozen pipes can be a real nightmare. Not only do you lose access to running water, but your pipes can even burst. A burst pipe in the winter is a huge, cold, wet mess that can ruin your floors and other fixtures and pieces of furniture. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can...

If you have noticed that your water bill is higher than usual, it might be that you have a water leak somewhere in your home. You can check all of your exposed pipes for signs of leaks by looking at the pipes that are located under your sinks. However, sometimes leaks occur in pipes that are hidden from view. You can use these steps to help you find water leaks in your home that are not easily accessible or hidden...

If you are building a new home or need to have the plumbing system in your current home replaced, you might be wondering what type of pipes are the best choice for your plumbing system. Or maybe you are wondering if there is a material that provides you with high quality for your pipes, but is also inexpensive. Plumbers are the experts on the best choice of material for your plumbing, and plumbers choose copper. Copper has been the standard...