At least two-thirds of Americans take a shower every day. Daily showers are important for people who have outdoor jobs or who suffer from seasonal allergies. A shower or bath is also a relaxing way to unwind from a stressful day. But, when you notice your bathtub faucet leaking, it's no longer calming. You're immediately [...]
Are you worried about an issue with your home heating, cooling, or plumbing? Often we listen for signs of a problem. But how do we know if something goes wrong if it remains silent? Keep reading to learn about five silent signs that alert you to a problem with your HVAC or plumbing system. 1. [...]
Humans have been creating sewage systems since the late Stone Age. Sewage systems as we know them, however, were created in the mid-19th century. It should come as no surprise that the plumbing of today is far more advanced than it was over a century ago. Even the best systems have issues sometimes, and ours [...]
Humans have experimented with plumbing ever since we started walking the earth. Some of the earliest examples of plumbing date back to Ancient Egypt. Pharaohs had bathrooms in their tombs, and in their palaces as well. The poor, meanwhile, used a bucket with sand in it, so it's definitely a good thing that plumbing practices [...]
Did you know that modern plumbing is among the top life-saving inventions of the 20th century? It has, after all, paved the way for improved sanitation, sewage treatment, and safe water. As such, experts agree that it's one of the greatest public health achievements of the century. However, malfunctioning plumbing systems can also give rise to [...]
If you’re looking to remodel and plumb a kitchen in the Longview, Texas area, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll break down the most common kitchen plumbing needs and how they’ll affect your remodeling budget. Whether you’re replacing an old kitchen sink or installing new plumbing, we’ll go over everything you need to know about the [...]
Drain clogged? There is perhaps no worse feeling than seeing water slowly start to fill up in your sink, tub, or shower when you don't want it to. Since the clog hides down in your drain, it's not always easy to figure out what's causing it. However, it is important to figure out the cause [...]
When the weather outside is frightful, you've got to look after your pipes. Winter is tough on us and our homes. The freezing temperatures, snow, and ice all take a toll on everything from your roof to your windows, your foundation to your pipes. If you don't know what to do if your pipes freeze, [...]
There's nothing worse than walking into your home or waking up in the middle of the night to find a burst pipe or uncontrollable water leak. What do you even do in a situation like this? The more the leak continues to spill into your house, the more potential, long-term damages you have to deal [...]
Drain problems? With the holidays right around the corner, a clogged drain is the last thing you need. You have too many things to contend with already. If you need to know how to clean a drain before you start basting that turkey, it’s easier than you may think. The sections below outline the most [...]
