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How Long Does a Hot Water Heater Really Last?

Hot water is something we can take for granted until it’s not available. The longevity of your hot water heater is a key factor in the comfort and functionality of every day. Whether you’re wondering…

Tom PelletierSeptember 4, 2024

Plumbing Shower

3 Smart Tips to Prevent Pooling Water in the Shower

Few things are as frustrating as stepping into your shower to find water stubbornly pooling around your feet from earlier. Not only is it uncomfortable, but it can also lead to bigger headaches like mold,…

Tom PelletierAugust 21, 2024

Plumbing Septic

How Does a Septic System Work?

Ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drains? If you live in a rural or suburban area, chances are you have a septic system managing your household wastewater – knowing how it…

Tom PelletierJune 26, 2024

Plumbing

Ultimate Guide on How to Remove Pex Clamps

PEX has become a popular piping option in modern plumbing systems. However, roadblocks like a stubborn PEX clamp during plumbing projects can quickly turn an ordinary day into a big headache. Don't panic yet! With the…

Steve MangekianFebruary 20, 2024

Plumbing

How To Clean The Thermocouple On a Water Heater

When it comes to home maintenance, certain tasks can easily be overshadowed by more immediate concerns. Regular lawn care or appliance check-ups often take precedence, while the humble water heater hums quietly in the background.…

Steve MangekianJanuary 10, 2024

Bathroom Plumbing

Is Bathroom Sink Water Safe To Drink?

Have you ever hesitated before sipping water straight from the bathroom sink, or foregone it altogether, for fear that it's not safe to drink? It's a common moment of indecision for many of us, especially…

Steve MangekianDecember 12, 2023

Plumbing

What Causes A Toilet To Overflow

Having the proper equipment at your disposal in each bathroom is a great idea. Equipment such as a simple plunger and maybe some rubber gloves for protection from bacteria are necessary for your bathroom. On…

Steve MangekianMarch 14, 2022

Plumbing

Will PEX Freeze In Attic

Let's say that your plumbing under the slab of your home has issues. There is no real easy way to fix your plumbing, so you will have to re-route your pipes through the attic. In…

Steve MangekianMarch 1, 2022

Plumbing

Where Does Toilet Water Go

Believe it or not, thinking about where my toilet water goes is not a top priority. Oftentimes, as homeowners, we just ignore the obvious questions. Life has us so tied up and busy, that keeping…

Steve MangekianJanuary 27, 2022

Plumbing

Will Frozen Pipes Thaw On Their Own

Imagine waking up in the morning after a hard freeze from the night before, and you get to the bathroom to brush your teeth and the water does not come out of the faucet. The…

Steve MangekianSeptember 8, 2021

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How Long Does a Hot Water Heater Really Last?

3 Smart Tips to Prevent Pooling Water in the Shower

How Does a Septic System Work?

Ultimate Guide on How to Remove Pex Clamps

How To Clean The Thermocouple On a Water Heater

Is Bathroom Sink Water Safe To Drink?

What Causes A Toilet To Overflow

Will PEX Freeze In Attic

Where Does Toilet Water Go

Will Frozen Pipes Thaw On Their Own

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