How Roots Affect My Underground Pipes and What to Do About Them
Photo By Stephen Farhall at Shutterstock Why are roots a problem for plumbing in homes and businesses? Here is an example of what can happen: A newly planted tree grows just as the owner wanted for the first few years. Long after the owner has forgotten about the tree, he begins...
Effective Tools Plumbers Use That Are Hard to Handle by Homeowners
Photo By Vladimir Breytberg at Shutterstock Have you ever rented a video inspection camera and tried to interpret what you saw? Have you rented a hydro jet system to clear out your main sewer line with high-pressure water? There are many wonderful tools that help a professional plumber do the job faster...
Why Plumbing Matters to the Health of Your Home and Safety of Your Family
Photo By Ilya Burdun at istock Why does hiring a plumber matter to you as a homeowner? While there are some instances in which a plumbing team works to fix problems – such as broken toilets or nonworking faucets – there are other times when these professionals are actually providing an...
7 Reasons to Become a Plumber
Photo By By goodluz at Shutterstock Becoming a plumber can be an exciting opportunity to create your own career doing something that interests you. You'll spend a lot of your time troubleshooting and problem-solving. You can count on spending plenty of your time helping other people, too. Plumbers have a...
Top 5 Tips to Improving Your Home’s Eco-Friendliness (and Possibly Keeping Your Bills Lower)
Photo By Feverpitched at istock Making your home eco-friendly offers a number of key benefits. First, it is good for the planet – you are doing your part to make the plant a little less full of carbon. In addition, making some changes could actually help to save you money,...
How to Know if a Sewer Line is Broken or Blocked
Photo By PlazacCameraman at istock A broken sewer line is messy and smelly. The first step is determining the cause. To do so accurately, call the professional plumbers at bluefrog Plumbing + Drain. This article discusses the main causes of blocked or broken sewer lines and various plumbing services used to...
Your Garbage Disposal Hates These Items: And Other Tips to Keep Your Disposal Working Properly
Photo By Naked King at istock Even Your Growling Garbage Disposal Has Its Devouring Limits Sometimes you know you're in trouble, other times you find out when you switch on the garbage disposal. Can you tell by the sound what's destroying your disposal? Is it pieces of broken glass, a...
The Three Questions Our Plumbers Get Asked the Most
Plumbing companies like ours routinely are asked many questions. Sometimes they are questions about which makes or models of water heaters are best (and most efficient). In other cases, individuals want to know what they can do to reduce the mold buildup in their home. No matter how simple or...
Remodeling Your Bathroom: Keep These Plumbing Considerations in Mind Before You Begin
Photo By Ceneri at istock Remodeling a bathroom can be an exciting experience. From style updates to adding more features, it's a good way to boost the value of your home and ensure the space fits your family's needs. Before you get started, it's important to talk to your plumber about...
New Year, New Plumbing? Signs It’s Time to Get Your Plumbing Inspected
You may have made several New Year's Resolutions about getting healthier, working out more, or giving yourself a makeover. But have you thought about making New Year's Resolutions for your home? Having your plumbing inspected may not be as fun as a gym membership or as glamorous as a new...
Detecting a Gas Leak in Your Home: Keep Your Family Safe with These Signs
Photo By Moyo Studio at istock If your furnace or other gas-burning appliance, such as a kitchen range, clothes dryer or water heater is leaking gas, you're facing a major plumbing emergency that poses a serious threat to your family's safety and well-being, and your home as well. Understanding and staying...
A Guide to Your Kitchen Plumbing: What You Need to Know
Even if you aren't a plumber, there are still several critical things that are very helpful to know about your kitchen plumbing. Basic knowledge can help you troubleshoot a small repair. And knowing more about your kitchen pipes and equipment can help in an emergency, if anything breaks down unexpectedly...
