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…
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. In addition, angle stops are a common and inexpensive plumbing fixture that can save you potentially thousands…
If you notice a hole around your sink drain hole, you might be able to fix it by simply loosening the strainer from underneath and applying fresh plumber’s putty under the lip. Often, however, the sink strainer itself is corroded. It might even break apart…
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…
You’d think knowing how to use plumber’s tape (also called Teflon tape) is easy. But so many people do it incorrectly, we thought we’d review the right way to use it. And yes, it is easy! But like riding a bike, if you’ve never taught…
