Early Signs of Leaky Pipes Behind Your Walls
Photo By MD Grafik at Shutterstock Some signs of a leaking pipe are pretty apparent – you're standing in a puddle, looking at the water gushing out. Others, however, are much more subtle and often go undetected by homeowners until they turn into a plumbing emergency or there's a need for...
Basement Bathroom Plumbing Basics
Photo By Artazum at Shuttestock Secrets of Gravity: What Your Plumbing Service Knows About Basement Bathrooms That You May Not A basement bathroom is convenient when you're doing the laundry nearby. It's handy when you've got a family room or home theater down there. It's also essential if you've got a...
What to Look for: When Buying a Garbage Disposal
Photo By mariakray at Shutterstock A garbage disposal makes kitchen clean-up fast and easy. It provides a high-powered way to dispose of food scraps that make their way into the sink. If your home doesn't have a garbage disposal, but you'd like to add one, you're in luck. The right plumber...
3 Easy Tips to Make Your Water Heater Last Longer
Photo By marekuliasz at Shutterstock If you're like most people, you don't pay as much attention to your water heater as you do to other appliances in your home. Yet, the water heater plays a crucial role in the quality of your life. It heats your water, something you come into...
The Lay of the Land: How Your Yard Affects Your Plumbing
Photo By AJ_Watt at istock Considering that a large number of your home's pipes exist underground, it's just as important to care for the outside of your property as it is to tend to the inside of your house. The landscaping of your yard has a direct effect on your...
5 Items That Must Be in Your Emergency Plumbing Toolkit
Photo By Gerald Bernard at Shutterstock Plumbing problems are common. Depending on the severity, plumbing problems range from annoying to outright dangerous. For that reason, you want to have a professional plumber on call in case anything goes wrong. The plumber might arrive just in time to fix the problem and...
What to Look for: When Buying a Washing Machine
Photo By 97 at istock Choosing a new washing machine is complicated. The list of questions sure can seem extensive: Are front loaders better? How much capacity will I need? What about installation? Given the range of models, there are many things to consider, even for plumbers! The good news:...
3 Easy Tips to Make Your Dishwasher Last Longer
Photo By at istock More Dish Cleaning Service, Less Plumbing Service with 3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dishwasher Working Hard If you know how to treat your dishwasher, it can work hard for you for many years. Here are three easy tips from our bluefrog Plumbing + Drain plumbing...
5 Timelines for When to Replace Plumbing Fixtures
Photo By TriggerPhoto at istock Even with the best care and attention, plumbing fixtures wear out eventually. A plumbing fixture is a piece of equipment that is attached to a plumbing system to exchange water, either delivering from the main water supply or draining from your home into the sewer...
3 Surprising Plumbing Problems
Photo By Likhitha at istock When it comes to unusual plumbing problems, many homeowners have their fair share. If you live in an older home or one with a plumbing system that needs some work, you may see and hear some unusual things. If you hear knocking between the walls,...
Point of No Repair: Signs You MUST Replace Plumbing
Photo By Africa Studio at Shutterstock Some signs that you need immediate plumbing repair are obvious – you're standing in a pool of water looking at a broken pipe. Others, however, are a little bit more subtle but can cause just as much damage left unchecked. Like any part of your...
Time for an Upgrade: What to Look for in a Kitchen Upgrade
Photo By Mark Breck at Shutterstock There may be few things more exciting than upgrading or renovating your kitchen. Whether you're turning a drab, dreary galley kitchen into a bright space or expanding your existing kitchen into a gourmet chef's kitchen perfect for entertaining, renovating your kitchen can be fun and...
