3 Winter Water Heater Maintenance Tips
Photo By Ildar Abulkhanov at istock Preparing for winter means more than setting up the Christmas tree or brewing a pot of hot chocolate. It also means making sure that your home is ready for sub-zero temperatures, snowstorms, and the ravages of winter weather. Many homeowners remember to have their HVAC...
3 Winter Sewage Maintenance Tips
Photo By aRTI01 at Shutterstock Sewage systems tend to be out of sight, so many people consider them out of mind as well. However, seasonal weather changes can have a significant effect on some sewage systems. If your septic tank freezes, it can result in costly repairs or even require...
5 Common Winter Plumbing Problems
Photo By mrPliskin at istock When the temperatures drop, everyone moves indoors to enjoy the heat and good company that are found at home. That means plumbing issues, both from the cold temperatures outside affecting your pipes, and from the friends and family who are visiting, celebrating, cooking, and otherwise...
Telling Your Plumber What They Need to Hear: How to Best Describe Your Issue
Photo By draganab at istock Communication is key to getting your plumbing fixed, but it's not always easy. Talking with a specialized professional such as a plumber can feel like one of those "guess the word" game shows. You describe, draw, even make the noises related to the problem in hopes...
More Than Tools: 3 Tips for Preparing Your DIY Plumbing Work Areas
Photo By Rawpixel.com at Shutterstock Today's plumbing systems may be emblematic of advanced civilizations, but performing plumbing maintenance and repairs can feel downright unrefined when you become covered in dirty water and grime. Of course, many homeowners do prefer to perform their own plumbing work if they have the know-how and...
Keeping Your Outdoor Plumbing Safe Through Winter
Photo By Laurence Berger at istock As cold weather sets in, winterizing your outdoor plumbing can help keep it safe throughout the season. A plumbing service inspection can help you assess any potential problems with outdoor pipes before freezing weather hits, and you can weatherize your outdoor plumbing to help head...
Ways to Identify Hidden Leaks
Photo By By posteriori at Shutterstock The tough part of water line repair is locating the source of the leak, which is often hidden in walls, floors, ceilings, or even in concrete foundations. Leaks can be stealthy, with water appearing far from the actual pipe problem. Sometimes, there's no obvious evidence of...
3 Tips to Make Sure Your New Water Heater Is Working Correctly
Photo By BanksPhotos at istock Most homeowners don't think about their water heater until it breaks down or it ruptures and floods their basement floors. However, it's one of the most important appliances in the home. If you've just installed a new tank-style water heater, it should last for eight...
Why You Hear Knocking Sounds in Your Walls
Photo By Thananya Apiromyanon at Shutterstock Knocking pipes and eerie music might suit the plot of your favorite horror movie but it's hardly something you want to hear coming from your own plumbing system. Before you call Ghostbusters, take the time to learn about the possible causes of knocking, tapping, or...
What’s This Called? A Guide to Your Disposal
Photo By -Oxford- at istock A Plumber's Guide to Your Garbage Disposal A modern garbage disposal or, as they call it in Canada, a "garburator," looks a bit like something NASA designed for a space mission with hoses, wires, and a big barrel-shaped unit that has an awful lot of...
Plumbing Equipment: Rent or Own?
Photo By Vladimir Breytberg at Shutterstock Unless you are licensed and trained to work on residential plumbing systems, we don't recommend conducting repairs on your own. However, there are plumbing tools that you can acquire for minor jobs that don't require an insured plumber. Contact bluefrog Plumbing + Drain for satisfaction...
When Another Plumber Didn’t Repair It Correctly
Photo By Monkey Business Images at Shutterstock In an emergency, you might panic and call the first plumber that pops up in your Google search. sometimes, you may get lucky and connect with a local plumber who knows what they're doing. However, you could also get an unlicensed plumber looking to...
