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5 Thanksgiving Plumbing Tips (For A Stress-Free Holiday)

5 Thanksgiving Plumbing Tips (For A Stress-Free Holiday)

While shoppers are out snagging deals on Black Friday, plumbers are also experiencing their busiest day of the year. So we thought, “What better time than now to give you some Thanksgiving plumbing tips that...

How to Shut Off Utilities in an Emergency: The Ultimate Guide

How to Shut Off Utilities in an Emergency: The Ultimate Guide

Emergencies don’t follow schedules. Burst pipes, gas leaks, or electrical hazards can happen at any time, leaving you scrambling if you’re unprepared. Knowing how to shut off your home’s utilities—water, gas, and electricity—could prevent costly...

Repair a Cast Iron Pipe Joint in 3 Steps (Way Easier Than You Think!)

Repair a Cast Iron Pipe Joint in 3 Steps (Way Easier Than You Think!)

Have you stayed away from making a cast iron pipe repair because you think it’s far too difficult? If so, then this article is for you. I’m going to show you — in just 3...

What Do You Know About Pipe Fittings? (Here are the 4 Types!)

What Do You Know About Pipe Fittings? (Here are the 4 Types!)

To work on plumbing lines, whether for drinking water or wastewater, you need to know the types of pipe fittings available to you. Let’s face it, in addition to piping, you also need fittings (also...

Sump Pumps: An Essential Guide to Preventing Water Damage and Protecting Your Home

Sump Pumps: An Essential Guide to Preventing Water Damage and Protecting Your Home

Standing water can wreak havoc on your home, leading to costly repairs, mold growth, and even potential health hazards. If you’re looking for a dependable way to safeguard your property, a sump pump might be...

3 Types of Septic Seepage Pits You Really Need to Know About!

3 Types of Septic Seepage Pits You Really Need to Know About!

If you’re considering a septic tank, you’ll want to know all about seepage pits. You’re also going to need to choose between 3 types of septic seepage pits. That’s exactly what we’re going to show...

Water Softener Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide

Water Softener Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide

Is water softener troubleshooting important? Yes. And here’s why. Hard water combines with soap to leave a dull film on fixtures, tubs, and sinks. Mineral buildup can also block pipes and corrode water heaters, washing...

Grease Trap Pumping: Essential Maintenance for a Smooth-Running Kitchen

Grease Trap Pumping: Essential Maintenance for a Smooth-Running Kitchen

Grease trap pumping is one of those maintenance tasks that, while often overlooked, can make or break the smooth operation of a commercial kitchen. Grease traps, or grease interceptors, are vital plumbing devices that capture...

What is the Best Wrench for Plumbing? 5 Great Options!

What is the Best Wrench for Plumbing? 5 Great Options!

Like carpenters and handymen, plumbers rely on their tools. And they love their wrenches. It’s amazing that plumbing could even be done centuries ago when today’s wrenches weren’t around. Now, we have more tools than...

8 Most Common Plumbing Emergencies & How To Best Respond

8 Most Common Plumbing Emergencies & How To Best Respond

The Most Common Plumbing Emergencies: How to Respond and Prevent Costly Damage Plumbing emergencies can strike at any moment, and they often bring chaos along for the ride. From burst pipes to backed-up toilets, plumbing...

The Top 8 Ways You’re Wasting Water (& How to Fix Them)

The Top 8 Ways You’re Wasting Water (& How to Fix Them)

Water is essential to our daily lives, yet many of us waste it without realizing. From leaving the tap running to overwatering the lawn, these common habits can add up quickly, wasting both water and...

Cutting Galvanized Steel Pipe (So You Can Repair Any Damage)

Cutting Galvanized Steel Pipe (So You Can Repair Any Damage)

If you’re an experienced DIYer with moderate plumbing and pipe-cutting experience, then we encourage you to try this yourself. Let’s get started.