5 Tips to Increase Water Pressure in Your Shower
Low water pressure in your shower can make even a quick routine feel frustrating. If the flow is weak, inconsistent, or takes longer than it should, there is usually a clear cause behind it that can be identified and improved. In many homes, this issue develops gradually as buildup forms inside fixtures or plumbing components. […]
5 Tips to Unclog a Garbage Disposal
5 Tips to Unclog a Garbage Disposal It’s a no-no to throw food waste down your kitchen sink drain as if it were a trash can. However, when we’re in a rush or entertaining guests for the holidays, it’s easy to throw our food scraps into the garbage disposal and call it a day. These […]
5 Common Places Leaks Love to Hide
Do you apply an “out of sight, out of mind” mentality to your plumbing system? While it’s fine to think this way when everything is going smoothly, you shouldn’t ignore a problem if you suspect you’re dealing with one. For example, a plumbing water leak. Even the smallest household water leak can waste gallons of […]
Relining vs. Trenching: Which Sewer Repair Is Right for You?
Sewer line problems have a way of showing up at the worst possible time. One day your drains are slow, and the next you’re dealing with sewage smells in the yard or a backed-up toilet that won’t quit. If you’ve already had a camera inspection done, chances are your plumber presented you with two options: […]
Backflow Causes and Prevention in Your Home Plumbing System
Backflow Causes and Prevention in Home Plumbing Systems The plumbing in your home is a complex system that many of us take for granted on a daily basis, but it’s susceptible to problems like clogging that can create backflow issues. We’re accustomed to clean water routinely coming into the home and wastewater leaving it. It […]
Cloudy Tap Water? Here Are the Reasons
Cloudy tap water is nothing extraordinary. Homeowners often notice that the tap water has a cloudy or milky look from time to time. Most wonder whether it is safe for drinking and what they should do when they notice cloudy tap water. It is never easy to tell the cause of cloudy water by looking […]
Why Does My Drain Smell Bad?
Drain Odors Explained Do you have a smelly sink or shower drain? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience this issue, and it can be caused by a variety of things. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common causes of bad-smelling drains and how to fix them. We’ll also provide some […]
The 9 Reasons Why Copper Is Used in Plumbing
The 9 Reasons Why Copper Is Used in Plumbing Walk through almost any home in Tucson, Phoenix, or Sierra Vista and there’s a good chance the pipes behind your walls are copper. That distinctive reddish-orange metal has been a plumbing staple for generations, and despite the growing popularity of newer materials like PVC and PEX, […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Using a Plumbing Snake
Unfortunately, one of the most unpleasant parts about being the owner of your own home is that you have to handle any plumbing issues that pop up. From a clogged toilet to a clogged kitchen sink, you should have a plumbing snake available so that you can handle those unwanted clogs quickly and effectively. If […]
How Excessive Rain Can Affect Your Plumbing
Most people think about rain in terms of wet roads and flooded streets, not their plumbing. But excessive rainfall can put real stress on your home’s pipes, drains, and sewer system, sometimes causing damage that doesn’t show up until days after the storm has passed. Here in Southern Arizona, this is especially relevant. Tucson, Phoenix, […]