How To Use Plumber’s Tape: Yes, There Is A Right Way!
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...
Do Hanging Pipes Need to be Supported? (You Better Believe It!)
I was replacing my outdoor faucet last week and came across an issue I didn’t realize I had — hanging pipes in my crawl space. Unfortunately, long pipe runs are affected by the weight of...
How To Naturally Unclog A Drain (No Harsh Chemicals!)
Is there a safe, sure-fire way to naturally unclog a drain? We get it; no one wants to call their plumber every time a drain gets clogged. Nor do you need to. But with so...
What Do I Do If I Have a Broken Pipe?
Broken pipes, whether they are inside your home or underground, are never good. It can lead to various problems that can quickly cause damage to your home. Let’s go over some information to help you...
How Do I Tell If I Have A Cracked Pipe?
The most common indication of a cracked or broken pipe is a water leak. Although, there is more than just one sign of a cracked pipe. Sometimes, you won’t even be able to tell you...
How To Install A New Steel Threaded Pipe (In 3 Steps!)
In our previous article, we showed you how to remove a threaded pipe that was old, corroded, and needed replacement. It’s the first in a two-part series. Today, we get to the fun part —...
How To Use Drain Snake To Unclog A Bathroom Sink
Did you know that “how to use drain snake” (or a plastic hair snake) is searched nearly 4,000 times a month on Google? It’s even more than that for “unclog a bathroom sink.” The drain/hair...
How To Unclog Hair From Drain: 2 Fantastic Solutions that Work!
So, how do you unclog hair from a drain? If you’re like my kids, the thought of removing even one strand of hair from a clogged drain is so repugnant that you’ll ignore it for...
What Is A Water Softener (And Isn’t My Water Already Soft)?
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...
Movement of Water Through Your Home
Have you ever wondered about the movement of water through your home so you have constant access to it? With all of the ways that we use water in our home, the movement of water...
How Long Does Plumbing Last? (From Pipes to Fixtures!)
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...
Push-to-Connect Fittings: What They Are & The Pros & Cons!
Push-to-connect fittings are universal pipe fittings that can be installed without the use of special tools. A mechanism inside the fitting locks the pipe using pressure inside the plumbing system. There is no need for...