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Fitting plastic piping is a standard process for plumbers.  For DIY’ers this can be done pretty simply but it does require some patience and know how.  Obviously we don’t have to tell [...]

All water that is supplied to your home from the city funnels through what is known as the main shutoff valve in your home.  Knowing where this value is can save you thousands of dollars if an [...]

Preventing clogged or slow drains is not typically top of mind for most of us.  Only after a drain become clogged do we concern ourselves with this issue.  A little prevention goes a long way and [...]

Here is some info on how to green up your water heater system.  New standard water heaters are much more energy efficaint than they were even a few years ago but some consumers want even more [...]

Who doesn’t like to save money? Energy efficiencies can be created with the proper maintenance of your pips and ducts. Read below to learn some DIY tips on how you can maintain your pipes and [...]

Pesky clogged drains or slowly draining pipes are always a hassle to deal with.  If the clog is bad a professional plumber may be required to get the job done correctly.  Here we cover a few tips [...]

If you live in a rural area or have vacation property in a remote area, you’re no doubt familiar with the purpose of a septic system. This wonders allow homes to be off the sewage waste grid but [...]

Water heaters use a tremendous amount of energy.  They are always in use – everyday heating water weather your using it or not.  Its always smart to turn your water heater off when leaving [...]

Are your pipes noisey and annoying?  Does your faucet make a high pitched wine every time you turn it on?  There are a handful of reasons as to why a water pipe can become loud and noisey.  A [...]

Would you like to save money on your monthly gas utility bill?  Depending on the type of water heater that you own there is a simple way to improve efficiency and save yourself some green! An [...]