The Process of Becoming a Licensed Plumber in California

It is safe to say that not all homeowners are familiar with plumbing systems and how to repair them, right? Now, with that being said, we also cannot discount the fact that many homeowners will be facing plumbing emergencies at the most inconvenient hours of the day (or night). So what do you do? Can you plan for these emergencies or at least minimize them from happening? The good news is that yes you can! So here are some tips...

In the world of homeownership, knowledge is power. Whether you have a home built from scratch, or you own an older home, knowing about the systems inside of its walls is important. There will be moments when those systems need repair. If you do not know what kind of systems you have, the repairs will be more costly. When it comes to plumbing, homeowners should learn all they can about the pipes and fixtures within the exterior walls of their...

The world of plumbing is continually changing. As manufacturers use technology, they are able to create updated plumbing fixtures and systems that can completely change the way families access and use water. When plumbers look back in the history or modern plumbing, the idea of water purification, indoor plumbing, and running water were considered novelties at one point. Now, homes can have smart systems that bring plumbing into the future. The early plumbers would be shocked by what homeowners can...

In the United States, we tend to take our easy access to water and plumbing for granted. One grassroots organization is working hard to give people in those impoverished areas access to clean water and plumbing. Plumbers Without Borders is a non-profit agency based out of Seattle, Washington. The organization's goal is to provide people in need with safe water and hygienic sanitation so they no longer have to worry about the diseases and suffering that comes from unclean water....

Trends come and go in nearly every area of our lives. When most people hear the word trend, they think first of clothing. In your lifetime, you may have worn every trend from bell-bottom jeans to power suits to grunge. Trends are not restricted to clothing, though. Even plumbing is affected by trends. It may be best, when it comes to plumbing, to think of these new ideas as innovations rather than trends. After all, indoor plumbing isn't likely to...