Blog

Sometimes plumbing problems just happen. Thanks to the age of the house or the fixtures or other circumstances beyond your control, sometimes things just break down. However, sometimes plumbing problems happen because homeowners make avoidable mistakes. Here’s the scoop on common mistakes that you can avoid making so that you don’t have to call the plumber. Mistake #1 – Cramming the Garbage Disposal Yes, the garbage disposal is there to grind up food waste. No, you can’t just cram everything...

Perhaps the most valuable tool for dealing with home plumbing issues is the plunger. The plunger is sometimes called the “plumber’s helper” because it can easily cure many home plumbing crisis. It certainly isn’t glamorous, but it does come in handy when you have a clog. Types of Plungers Many people don’t realize that there are actually two types of plungers. There is the sink plunger and the toilet plunger. For obvious sanitary reasons, you may want to use each...

Toilet paper has come a long way. From rough and scratchy to soft and plush, you can pamper your rear end with posh toilet paper. While your rear end might enjoy the supple softness of the newest multi-ply brand of toilet paper, you pipes are not.  When luxuriously thick toilet paper get flushed, it does not always make it down the drain. This problem results in clogged toilets and emergency calls to plumbers like us. Toilet Paper Clogging the Plumbing...

Choosing the Best Drain Cleaners There are several different ways to clean your drains, and there isn’t one that is necessarily the best. The drain cleaner that is best is dependent upon the particular situation. In order to choose the best drain cleaner, you need to know where the clog is located, and the source of the clog, if possible. With those factors in mind you can use the following guidelines to help you deal with the toughest clogs. Bathroom...

Do these plumbing fixtures really cost you money? We’ve all heard plenty of tips and tricks about keeping our plumbing in top shape. But how many of these tips or so-called “conventional wisdom” actually work? Here are seven myths about plumbing that could actually cost you money. 1. Lemons will freshen up your garbage disposal. While it’s true that putting lemons down there might make it smell a little better for a short time, ice is a better alternative because...