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In your home plumbing system there is a plumbing fixture (like a toilet) that is supposed to be connected to a trap and each of these fixtures should have their own vent. What makes toilets unique is that they have a built-in trap, but, without a vent so you still need to install one for it. Is it so bad that there is no venting for toilets? What problem can it cause? Slowly Draining Toilets One of the most common...

Why is it important to understand common questions about PEX? From a plumbing standpoint, many professional plumbers would agree that PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) is one of the biggest things to hit the plumbing industry since the toilet was introduced. So if it is that awesome (so to speak) you have to know exactly why, right? Is It Better Than Copper and CPVC? For many years, and until today, copper has been considered one of the best plumbing materials available because...

Some homeowners are not really aware of the vent system on their Orange County plumbing. With this, it is safe to say that they don’t even know what the vent systems is for. Will this pose a problem for them in the future? The safe answer is most probably so! The problem can even become more complicated if you have a basement bathroom because of the possibility of changing ceiling heights to accommodate the pipes. Let us take a look...

Are you experiencing problems with a clogged sink drain? The good news is that you are not alone because this is one of the most common problems experienced in many homes. The better news is that with a few affordable tools and a little bit of patience, you can clear many of the stubborn clog drains in just a few minutes. So how do you do it? Preparing the Tools The usual tools that you would need to get rid...

It is not uncommon for ants to be found in our bathrooms. This is primarily because many ant species are attracted to the scents and chemical odors that usually emanate from the drains of our home plumbing. Normally, a plumbing drain that has not been used for some time will contain stagnant water and possibly with fermented human hair. What else attracts ants to our bathrooms? Moisture, food source, and water are also constant contributory factors. Is there a cause...