Any insulation that you can add to your home, in the walls, wrapping pipes, windows, cracks in doors, etc. will help to prevent your water pipes from bursting and creating an expensive mess. Our tips on the best way to insulate your pex pipes is… As long as you have the materials on hand – […]
Leaks are never fun, but when they happen to your home it can be devastating. One type of leak that many people don’t realize is slab leaks – these occur deep inside the foundation and may not show externally for a very long time before you notice any water damage on walls or floors above […]
You may have moved into a home that has a very stained toilet bowl – it happens. So, you now have 2 options. 1. replace the toilet entirely 2. clean that toilet bowl If you chose to clean it – here are out tips on how to clean a toilet bowl that looks as if […]
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t know much about your water pressure regulator. And if you’ve never had to deal with a faulty one, you may not even know what it is. In this post, we’ll explain what a water pressure regulator is and show you how to tell if yours needs to […]
When most homeowners find or is told that there is mold in their home – a certain sense of panic arises. There is general concern that mold can be a very dangerous thing, and this is true but there are certain types of mold that are more dangerous than others. So, what mold is dangerous […]
A water shutoff valve is a plumbing fixture that can be found in your home, providing an easy way to turn off the flow of water. They are installed at strategic points so you can quickly stop the flow if there’s a leak or other problem and prevent extensive damage. However, these valves fail for […]
The most common reason a dishwasher would be leaking is due to a leaky gasket on the dishwasher door. Although there are several other reasons that a dishwasher could be leaking, the leaky door gasket is the most common reason that we have seen. Other Reasons Your Dishwasher May Be Leaking Are… The leak in […]
Collecting rainwater for plants is a great way to save money and keep your garden green. Here in Georgia, we don’t often go through droughts like other parts of the country (not to say we never do) so collecting rainwater seems like a natural thing that we can do for the benefit of our plants […]
The biggest problem with leaks in the wall or underground is figuring out where it’s coming from. No one wants the added expense of repairing holes in the wall in the “hunt” for the cause of that water you see or suspect. Of course, you also do not want to ignore the problem. If the […]
Septic tanks have been around for a long time. They provide an excellent way to dispose of wastewater. However, if the bacteria levels in your septic tank are not sufficient, then you will experience problems with your septic system. Fortunately, there are some easy ways that you can increase the bacterial levels in your septic […]