An angle stop valve, also known as a compression valve, is the emergency shutoff valve that can be found beneath every water-using appliance and fixture in your home. Angle stops are a common and inexpensive plumbing fixture that can save you potentially thousands of dollars…
Not much is scarier for homeowners than seeing signs of water damage in walls or ceilings. Freaking out is generally the first reaction, followed by panic. Unfortunately, many homeowners glance over water damage signs. Why? Usually, it’s because they simply don’t see (or smell) them…
Many homes built in the 1960s and 1970s use ABS pipe, but what is ABS pipe? Let’s find out what it is, why it’s prohibited in some areas, and how to work with it properly. What is ABS Pipe? ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) is a thermoplastic resin….
We’re now deep into Winter and homeowners in much of the country are trying to understand winterization versus insulation. Is there a difference? And, if so, what is it? What are the pros and cons for each? And how do we use either one to…
Are you having problems with your main water shut off valve not working? In older homes, the shut-off valves for the mainline often are worn and rusted. If your shut-off is upline (closer to the water main) from the valve, you can easily turn off…
Most people believe that a downspout is the same as a gutter. The gutter and downspout are two different parts of a residential drainage system that allow your house to withstand millions of gallons of water. Ten inches of rain over the course of 5-6…
