The water that flows through your home is designed to travel in one direction. Backflow is a term used in plumbing to describe water that flows
Clogged Drain and Snake Not Working?
A plumber snake is a great tool for clearing drain clogs… if it’s working properly and you know how to use it. If your snake isn’t unclogging your
How to Get Something Out of a Sink Drain
You’ve dropped something down your bathroom sink drain. Or your kitchen drain. Maybe it was an earring or maybe it’s your teenager’s Airpods.
Tools Every Homeowner Needs
Your Guide to Plumbing Tools for the New Homeowner Now that you’re responsible for things that break in your new home, you’ll want to have the
Why Your Faucet Makes a Clunking Noise
Turning your faucet on and hearing a clunking noise can be a surprising and even alarming experience. It’s important to have this type of problem
How to Repair Your Shower Diverter
Your shower diverter is the mechanism that directs water from your bathtub faucet up to the showerhead. When your diverter works properly, it cuts off
What to Do When A Frozen Pipe Bursts
Physics isn’t kind to frozen pipes. When water freezes, it expands. When that water is trapped inside a copper pipe, it’s got to go somewhere.
Washing Machine Maintenance for New Homeowners
Sometimes when you buy a new house, you luck out with nice shiny new appliances. Other times you get stuck with an old clunker. Many new homeowners
Pros & Cons of Switching to a Tankless Water Heater
Burdened by high energy costs? Are you thinking about making the switch from a conventional water heater to a tankless model? There are plenty of
