Hydro Jetting Services (Is It Worth It?)
Hydro jetting services…is it worth it? This is a question a lot of us may wonder. Some of us may have heard of hydro jetting before, some of us may have not. Believe it or...
What Is Solvent Cement: Everything You Need
Solvent cement, often known as PVC glue, is a type of adhesive that people use to form an airtight seal between PVC pipe and connection fittings. You can use solvent cement to join pieces of...
What Is A Flare Fitting? (A Great Solution For A Difficult-To-Solder Joint!)
You’ve probably heard of compression fittings, but what is a flare fitting? Like compression fittings, are useful in places where it’s difficult to solder a joint. So, it’s a handy solution for hard-to-solder situations involving...
Don’t Risk A Cold Shower This Winter (Install An Insulation Blanket)
Most people consider a cold shower an emergency situation. Especially in winter. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a water heater just like on any other pipe or fixture in your home. Here’s the good...
How To Work With Flexible Copper Tubing (Uncoil, Cut & Bend!)
Flexible copper tubing is pliable enough to make all but the sharpest turns in your pipe. When you use it you don’t have to install a fitting every time you make a turn as you...
Soldering Safety: 5 Tips To Sweat A Pipe Without Harming Yourself!
Soldering a copper pipe is downright dangerous if you don’t follow our 5 soldering safety tips. The solder and propane torch are both hot enough to instantly burn flesh. So, here’s a fast, easy primer...
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...
How to Use a Plumber’s Snake (With 3 Recommendations!)
If your tub or toilet drain is clogged and the plunger isn’t working, don’t give up! Here’s how to use a plumber’s snake for an easy, affordable alternative to calling a plumber. What is a...
The Rise of Plumbing Robots
Robotics is an ever-changing field, with new applications every day. From healthcare to military uses, did you know that there is a rise in the use of plumbing robots? From a pipe worm that will...
How to Use Plumber’s Putty (It’s as Easy as Play-Doh!)
There’s a good reason why every plumber has plumber’s putty in his or her tool bag — it’s extremely versatile. As a homeowner, you should too. What many people don’t know about plumber’s putty is...
Five Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Needs
It is important to have a wide array of tools in case disaster strikes or you are wanting to spruce things up in your home. It is important not to forget plumbing tools in the...
What Is A Rooter? (And Why Is A Drain Rooter Service Important?)
Rootering — also called a drain rooter service — describes the removal of tree roots from pipes and sewer lines with a rooter machine. Here’s everything you need to know before you purchase this service....