A home’s plumbing system isn’t meant to last forever. We run across new and old pipes and fixtures every day in our world. Whether they’ve been neglected or meticulously maintained, they seem to have a life of their own. The best you way to answer,…
No one wants to find out that they have plumbing problems in their brand new house. The best way to avoid them is to know what to look out for before you buy. Today, we’re going to help you identify some some of the most…
The water softener industry came into being to solve a big problem. Most homeowners throughout America have hard water that, while safe to use and drink, is terribly “hard” on pipes and appliances. There’s a strong chance that you have hard water and could benefit…
With warm weather approaching and spring on the horizon, it is time to start dewinterizing your home. You’ll want to begin this process by first learning how to dewinterize a hose bib, also called an outdoor faucet or spigot. Why Winterize Your Faucet? Failure to…
The faucet diverter valve is the most delicate component of your entire tub and shower faucet or kitchen faucet. Unfortunately, it can clog up, and even a clean valve won’t work if its covering fills with grit or dirt. If you have cleaned your faucet’s…
It doesn’t happen often, but at one time or another, you might need to shut down your plumbing system. In other words, how do you properly put all of the water-using fixtures, appliances, faucets, and pipes in your home out of operation during a major…
