Have you ever seen or heard a boil water advisory? They’re also known as a boil water alert, boil water notice, boil water warning, or more simply a boil order. These advisories — made by your local public health or government authority — scroll across…
At one time or another, we’ve all seen a black, grey or white pipe sticking up about 2-4 inches from the ground in our yard or that of a neighbor. What you’re seeing is a sewer cleanout, and it’s the only visible part of your…
If you’re like my kids, the thought of removing hair from your sink’s drain is so repugnant that you’ll ignore it for weeks, even months, as the water drains slower and slower…until it comes to a dead stop. That’s when I finally hear their inevitable…
Have you ever heard a loud bang or repetitive banging coming from your water pipes? Or maybe it sounded more like clanging, shuddering, or knocking. What you’re hearing is what plumbers call water hammer (or water hammering) because it sounds like someone is literally hitting…
Plumbing trade shows are the best way to keep up to date on the latest industry trends, technologies, and service offerings. Whether you own or work for a plumbing company, having top of the line tools, technology, knowledge, and networking can boost productivity and substantially…
How do roots get in sewer pipes? The first time that I encountered roots in a plumbing system I was mind blown. I vividly remember it because of how shocking it was to me. It was a cast-iron line and I remember thinking, “That’s not…
