10 Plumbing things to check before buying a home
10 things to check about the plumbing before buying a home. It’s true, older homes are charming and full of character. In many cases the materials stand the test of time but not always; plumbing is a...
View Article5 Tips to Keep Your Water Heater Healthy
Most people would agree, hot water is important. What you may not know, is when water is pumped in, dirt and minerals also make their way into your water heater, which makes the heater work harder, and...
View ArticleSun, Sea, Sand and Sump Pumps
Yes, we said sump pumps. While Florida is known for it’s warm weather and sand, rain and severe tropical storms are also a reality. In 1987 the Federal Clean Air Act required all new construction to...
View ArticleHard Water Fixes? Not Hard at All.
Where the term “hard water” originated is a bit uncertain. Some people say it’s from the minerals “hardening” on the surface, some say because it’s “hard” to clean, and others say it’s because it makes...
View ArticleTake a Little (Water) Pressure Off
Yes, it’s nice having powerful water pressure for things such as dishwashers or showers, but the reality is, high water pressure puts extra strain on your pipes and can wreak havoc on your plumbing...
View Article6 Tips to Holiday-Proof Your Plumbing
Deck the halls, wrap the gifts and check your plumbing. Holiday gatherings bring good cheer, good food, and extra stress on your drains, garbage disposal and plumbing system. A few precautions can make...
View ArticlePlumbing Problem Prevention
Face it, it’s easy to ignore your plumbing system until something goes wrong. Really easy. But taking the time to check your system can keep problems at bay, saving you a lot of time, money and hassle....
View ArticleBeating Backflow
When it comes to plumbing systems, there are a lot of things we take for granted- clean water being one of them. But this necessity isn’t a given. Contaminated water can enter your private water...
View ArticleNature vs. Plumbing
The unfortunate reality is that nature can wreak havoc on you’re plumbing system. The good news is that with regular maintenance and inspection, you can prevent damage or at least minimize the problem....
View ArticleDrain Lines…Camera…Action
We’ve come a long way since the days of physically digging up plumbing pipes in order to locate a problem. Today, inspections are done with a video line camera which provides a visual inspection of...
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