How to Unclog a Drain

We all get clogged drains now and then, and the easiest way to unclog a drain is to call a plumber. However, that isn’t the most convenient—you have to wait for someone to come, after all—and it isn’t the cheapest.  No matter how little you pay, not having a clogged drain is cheaper than getting […]

How to Save Money on Plumbing Costs

Plumbing costs can be quite expensive, so here are some tips to keep your hard earned money in your wallet. These tips include finding a business that won’t overcharge you, maintaining your home’s plumbing to reduce the frequency/likelihood of a repair, and learning what problems can be dealt with on your own to bypass the […]

Is Hydro Jetting Drains an Eco-Friendly Option?

If your drains are clogged, you probably haven’t thought of hydro jetting drains as your first option for how to clear the clog.  You have the option of using your own tools—a plunger or even a drain snake you bought for the purpose—or you can grab a bottle of commercial drain cleaner that relies on […]

What Causes a Clogged Kitchen Sink?

A clogged kitchen sink.  For many people who grew up in the transition from normal sinks to those with in-sink garbage disposals, we suddenly believed that anything could go down the kitchen sink. And we tried.  We figured that this powerful motor could grind up anything, and we would never have a clogged kitchen sink […]

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber

If you haven’t ever hired a plumber or other contractor before, you might not be aware of the kinds of questions you should ask. Some are very plumbing specific, but some are crucial to ask with any contractor who will be performing work on your home.  Any plumber you hire needs to be reliable and […]

Warning Signs You Need Main Sewer Drain Cleaning

Your house is like a living organism, and you have to watch all the systems if you want to live comfortably. If you need the main sewer drain cleaning, you may not know if until you have a serious problem unless you know the warning signs to watch for. Imagine your home’s plumbing to be […]

Hydro Jetting Ensures Free Flowing Plumbing Pipes

It is normal for your plumbing pipes to encounter clogs more frequently as time goes on, so to ensure free flowing plumbing, have your home treated with hydro jetting! While your typical plumbing job can use a snake to clear some of the obstruction in your homes’ pipes, it is only a temporary fix. It […]

Why Clean Drain Pipes is Essential to Home Maintenance

So, you are ready for spring. You have the gutters cleaned out, the garden hoses hooked up, the garden ready to till.  Now for the clean drain pipes.  Yes, you heard correctly. Part of any good home maintenance plan is ensuring your pipes around your home and leading to the city system are clean and […]

Commercial Plumbing Emergency Tips

If you own a business and maintain a commercial address, you have more complex concerns than the typical homeowner does.  For one thing, commercial plumbing has far more complex requirements than a home does. And for another, if your plumbing goes out at home, you inconvenience three or four or maybe eight people. If a […]

The In’s and Out’s of Drain and Sewer Cleaning

Keeping your home’s sewer system working smoothly is important, so take a few moments to learn a few quick tips for drain and sewer cleaning. Before going into the process of cleaning out your home’s drain and sewer lines, why should you care about a clog? Clogs increase the water pressure within pipes and as […]