Even a newly-built home can surprise you with plumbing problems. How could that be, you say? Actually, even in new construction, mistakes can be made. Planning problems may reveal themselves as plumbing failures latter on. Low-quality fixtures and materials may be used, to save on construction cost. And accidents happen, even with good intentions....
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Early plumbing involved the use of clay, cast-iron, and copper pipes. There were other materials, including wood and bored stone, but clay, cast-iron, and copper were the standbys. Historically more effort was put into ways to bring water into town and into buildings than was spent on channeling waste water away. If a carefully...
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How do you search for a plumber? Certain qualities are basic, though you of course will have your own requirements in mind, depending upon the type of plumbing help you need.
You certainly have a right to inquire concerning the reliability of the people that will be coming into your home. You should expect careful...
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Do you see mineral build-up on your appliance and fixture surfaces? If so, you probably have hard water. To cure that, you need a water softener. However, the amount of maintenance required is something you should consider carefully. The least expensive models require frequent manual service and maintenance. The automatic systems do not quite...
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When forced to deal with a clogged toilet, calling the plumber may not be your first choice. If you want to tackle the problem yourself, there is no friend like the drain snake or plumber’s auger. The toilet drain snake has a covering to protect the porcelain finish of the toilet, and is the...
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