by Chip | May 5, 2022 | Plumbing
An energy-efficient home is good for the pocketbook and the environment. When it comes to making a home more energy efficient, most homeowners don’t think about the plumbing system. Old plumbing fixtures waste water and energy and may be costing you hundreds —...
by Chip | Mar 15, 2022 | Plumbing
Spring brings with it warmer weather, melting snow, green grass, and the blossoming of flowers. If you’re like a lot of people, you’re likely looking forward to warmer weather, longer days, spending more time outdoors, and the snow and ice melting away. However, the...
by Chip | Feb 15, 2022 | Plumbing
Although plumbing problems can occur at any time of year, certain immediate plumbing issues seem to occur most frequently in the winter. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to be prepared should the worst take place. Here are some typical immediate plumbing...
by Chip | Jan 6, 2022 | Plumbing
Approximately 250,000 homes suffer water damage due to pipes freezing and bursting every year. The total cost of the damage suffered by these households is estimated to be $500 million a year. Homeowners could alleviate much of this damage if they used the best pipes...
by Chip | Dec 30, 2021 | Plumbing
Wintertime can present a challenge to maintaining working pipes in your home. Freezing temperatures can trigger ice formation inside household water-supply lines that causes a pipe rupture. Frozen pipes can range from a temporary nuisance to a major event inflicting...
by Chip | Nov 9, 2021 | Plumbing
Cold weather can make toilet pipes freeze because they’re usually fitted to outside walls. These exterior walls transmit the cold from outside, making the pipes susceptible to freezing. So how do you handle frozen toilet pipes? The solution depends on whether...