Taking Care Of A Jacuzzi Tub

In the late 1960’s Jacuzzi Tubs came onto the market and by the late 1970’s they were all the rage in new homes and bathroom remodels. Today in 2019, the trend is more towards soaking tubs and air tubs which are less noisy, usually smaller in size and easier to maintain. But if you still […]

What Is A Sump Pump?

A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water-collecting sump basin, commonly found in the basements of homes. The sump pump is usually powered by an electric motor, and is installed as part of a home’s plumbing system. Sump pumps are often installed in homes that are located […]

How Do You Fix A Leaky Faucet?

Generally speaking, a leaky faucet or shower head can certainly be something that a handy homeowner can fix themselves (especially if it means just replacing a worn out washer). But there are times when there are simply too many moving parts that need to be replaced or there may be an issue of trying to […]

How To Reset A Garbage Disposal

If you turn on your garbage disposal and nothing happens, don’t panic. The solution may be just as easy as resetting it. You know the old saying when it comes to computers, “When in doubt, reboot!”. That works for appliances as well and that includes your garbage disposal. So, here are the very easy steps […]

How Do Eco Friendly Toilets Work?

The tiny house movement these past few years has shed some light on eco friendly toilets and as a result – more and more people are using them. Now, tiny homes and some RV’s use composting toilets but you don’t necessarily have to go that far to be environmentally friendly. You can simply install a […]

What Causes Plumbing Pipes To Make Whistling Noises?

The sound of a water pipe whistling or squealing is the result of there being too much pressure on these old pipes. This can happen due to wear and tear, mineral build up, or other degradation issues that are happening in your plumbing system. When a pipe is exposed to high water pressure or velocity, […]

What Happens When The Septic Tank Is Full?

Homeowners who have a septic tank on their property have a few extra tasks to keep up with to maintain their septic tanks – otherwise – they can end up with a very messy and unhealthy situation of raw sewage coming back up in the drains of their home. Septic tank problems should be dealt […]

How Do I Find The Main Water Line To My House?

The reason many homeowners need to know how to find and turn off the main source of water to their home is due to a leak or some other reason that water may be rushing out and causing some damage. Not only is this hazardous for those who live there but if not dealt with […]

Is It Normal For A Sump Pump To Run Every 3 Minutes?

The purpose of a sump pump is to help to prevent flooding in a lower level floor like a basement. They are an essential piece of equipment if the foundation of the home sits below the water table. Sump pumps pull water away from the house and depending on your property, either disperses it or […]

Why Do My Toilets Keep Clogging?

A clogged toilet is bad enough, but if your toilet keeps getting clogged – well that can be just downright annoying and maybe expensive. So, why do your toilets keep getting clogged? There are 9 reasons we can list: Of course – your problem could be just one of these 9 or several. Let’s go […]