Benefits of Hiring a Professional Drain Cleaning Service
It’s important to maintain your plumbing system with an occasional drain cleaning service because it helps sustain your home’s value and usability. But when is the time to seek drain cleaning services for your home? Here are three reasons that will help you answer that question.
Toilet Etiquette – What Not to Flush
A lot of items today are marketed as flushable or considered safe to flush, like cat litter, disposable nappies, feminine napkins, baby wipes, and so on. However, the real question here is: Should you really flush these items down the toilet?
What Causes Blocked Drains?
Blocked or clogged drains can be very inconvenient and are experienced by most, if not all, home owners in their lifetime. There are a lot of things that can lead to clogged or blocked drains, and remedying these causes can put a stop to whatever problem the clog is giving you. So what causes blocked drains?
How to Check If Your Water Pressure Is Too High
Does it seem like it takes forever to take care of one plumbing problem, only to have another sneak up on you by the time you fix the other? Are you constantly dealing with leaking taps and toilets? If so, there may be something wrong with your water pressure at home. In fact, it could […]
When To Call A Plumber
Some plumbing jobs can be DIY or do-it-yourself, but there are times when calling a professional plumber to do the job is your only option. There are also plumbing jobs that seem easy, but they are, in truth, best handled by the pros. You need to know when to call a plumber so that whatever plumbing concern you have can […]
How To Check For A Toilet Leak
It can be shocking when you receive your water bill and all of a sudden, you’re faced with an amount that’s two or three times higher than your usual billing. Leaking toilets are said to be the number one cause of water waste in a home, and they can be very troublesome if left unattended. You need to […]
How To Choose A Water Saving Toilet
Things have changed since 1994, back when low flow toilets were the law of the land. The earlier versions created a buzz because they were so good at saving water by using only 6 litres per flush against as many as 26 litres. However, just because they were able to help you save water does not mean that […]
The Best Temperature for Your Water Heater
There’s nothing more comfortable than a refreshing hot shower after a long day of work or a good workout at the gym. Sometimes, people tend to be a little bit too enthusiastic about the heat of their water and overdo the temperature settings. As a result, they turn their comfortable and pleasurable hot showers into showers of […]
How To Save Water At Home
Conserving water should now be a priority, given that we’re now heading into the warmer months and that some areas are more susceptible to drought. Conserving water also has environmental benefits and can also help you save money on your utility costs. So what can you do to save water? Here are some tips on […]
How Does A Water Softener Work?
You might be wondering what a water softener is, what it does, or how it works. In all likelihood, the water that’s coming out of your taps is hard water, which is riddled with large amounts of elements like calcium, magnesium and iron ions. These extra ions will cause unwanted stains on your kitchen sink […]
