Unfortunately, a pipe will almost certainly burst or leak when you least expect it. These plumbing emergencies frequently occur when the homeowner is away, leaving them with a soggy mess, a sizable amount of cleanup, and water damage to deal with. You can avoid this…
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 take on millions of gallons of water. Ten inches of rain over the course of…
The worst dread of a homeowner is a flooded basement. Valuables kept in the basement may all be at danger when it occurs. If you reside in a region of the United States that is prone to flooding, such as the upper Midwest, it is…
Believe it or not, there’s a pipe on your roof called a sewer vent (it’s also called a roof vent, plumbing vent, and vent stack). And when it gets clogged, it can be dangerous and even smelly. Why? Because the sewer gas it’s supposed to…
Sometimes, minor water damage occurs in front of your eyes. You might be speaking with someone on the phone when you notice a bulge in the ceiling. Or you step in a puddle of water forming under the utility sink in your laundry. Other times,…
Many homeowners in cold winter climates have experienced frozen pipes. Unfortunately, this is a dangerous situation because it increases the risk of costly water damage when the pipes burst or split open. More so, the key to successfully thawing a frozen pipe is to melt…
