A Mini Guide to Help You Understand the Plumbing Basics of Your Home
Whether you have a small or large home, the plumbing system works on the same basic concepts. This can seem very complex and confusing if you're looking at a diagram on a blueprint. However, once you learn the basics of residential plumbing, it's pretty straightforward. Understanding your plumbing gives you an advantage when...
A Guide to Your Bathroom Plumbing and What You Need to Know
There's rarely a more "uh-oh" moment than when something goes wrong with your bathroom plumbing. Keeping your pipes, sinks, and commode functioning well is important, and regular preventive maintenance can help avoid catastrophic issues and costly repairs. We've put together a primer on bathroom basics so you don't end up...
5 Signs You Should Call A Plumber to Avoid an Emergency
Depending on its severity and the hardware and appliances involved, a plumbing emergency is one of the worst things that can happen to your building. Sometimes the problem isn't evident until considerable damage has occurred, which will continue until a qualified professional can arrive to fix the problem. You might...
9 Signs That Your Pipes Are Clogged
You may know that something's wrong with your plumbing but aren't quite sure what. Perhaps you suspect a clogged drain but don't know the signs to look for to confirm your suspicions. From a funky smell to changes in water pressure, you'll learn to diagnose clogged drains by reading on....
Washing Machine Hoses Are Far More Important than Most Realize
How often do you think about your washing machine hose? Unless you need washing machine repairs, it’s likely not often that the system comes to mind beyond its intended use. Believe it or not, a washing machine hose could spell disaster for your laundry room. This inconspicuous plumbing component is...
The Benefits of Hydro-Jetting for Homeowners
You’ve dealt with a clogged drain before. Or, perhaps, you’re dealing with one right now. Either way, it’s inconvenient and often annoying. You need a working plumbing system. Your entire house relies on fresh water coming in and waste going out. If the system is clogged, or the interior of...
Conserving Water and Saving Money – Why a Low-Flow Toilet May Be for You
Many homeowners these days are looking for unique ways to cut back and save money. Plenty choose to focus on their plumbing. After all, you receive a bill every month for your water usage. A lot of that usage comes from showering and flushing the toilet. You, of course, need...
Water Leaks Can Cost You Big – Protecting Your Sanity & Home from Property Damage | bluefrog Plumbing + Drain
Water leaks are more common than most people imagine. The plumbing in your home, which you use daily, is a complex system of pipes and connections. It’s a maze. Within such a maze, there is a lot of room for error. Sadly, most of your plumbing is hidden behind the...
Drain Cleaning Myths Debunked – Get the Facts Instead
It seems like every homeowner, no matter how good their intentions, feels like they know all about plumbing and drain cleaning based off of online blogs. The information found on the majority of these blogs is generally false. It’s a marketing tool to sell the blog’s products. Most often, they...
Most Common Plumbing Repairs
A plumbing issue around your home can come in a variety of formats, from minor and inexpensive to major and costly. You might be dealing with something as small as a dripping faucet or as extensive as a sewage backup. Whatever the case, knowing when to call in a professional...
Tips to Improve the Efficiency of Your Water Heater
Replacements of any kind in the home are not something homeowners typically look forward to, as they’re rarely expected and often come at inopportune times. Plumbing fixtures are usually easy to replace, but the task must often be resolved quickly to avoid the threat of water damage. Here are the...
Signs That Your Home Needs New Plumbing Fixtures
Replacements of any kind in the home are not something homeowners typically look forward to, as they’re rarely expected and often come at inopportune times. Plumbing fixtures are usually easy to replace, but the task must often be resolved quickly to avoid the threat of water damage. Here are the...
