What Plumbers Wish Homeowners & Renters Knew About Plumbing

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...

Outdated plumbing fixtures can cost you a bundle in terms of both water and power. They use significantly more water than we now know is necessary, and fixtures like dishwashers and washing machines can also eat up your electricity. Over the last few years, significant improvements have been made that allow you to get the function and reliability that you need while drastically cutting down on energy and water consumption. Check out these energy efficient plumbing options. High-Efficiency Dishwashers How...