When most people think of septic tanks, they imagine standalone systems serving one property. Shared septic tanks, however, are something that is becoming more familiar, especially in areas where municipal sewer access is limited and developments may be densely built,...
Most of us don’t pay much attention to our drains until we’re stuck with standing water in the sink or bathtub. In many ways, a clogged drain is more than just a nuisance; it causes back-ups and overflows that might eventually damage floors, walls, and...
From standing water in the kitchen sink to showers pooling water at your feet, clogged drains can become a nightmare. Tree roots, grease buildup, damage to pipes, and anything else that blocks the drain area have given rise to these terrors. Several solutions help...
If you’re experiencing problems with a lot of soap scum, struggling to get the soap to lather, have mineral deposits on your fixtures, or have dry skin and hair, then you might just have hard water. Hard water is full of minerals such as calcium and magnesium...
If you ever hired a plumbing service for the purpose of drain cleaning, then most likely you heard the term ‘rooter’ but didn’t know what it was. Probably one of the most asked questions when it comes to plumbing is, “What is a rooter?”...
Believe it or not, styles in interior design change, and those plumbing fixtures that once seemed so state-of-the-art can easily become dated, conflicting with today’s concept of being modern. In some cases, changes in family size or lifestyle can make the...
