Plumbing and HVACR Blog
Top 2022 Plumbing Updates to Consider
Where to Start Now that winter is over, the most basic plumbing updates to address are issues and damages that your home sustained throughout the colder months. Whether you are considering addressing the winter issues, or you have been thinking of upgrading or...
Women in Construction
The Current Statistics Women make up 47% of all employed workers in the United States. When you think of an industry dominated by men, construction might be at the top of the list. Of all the people employed in construction, women comprise only 10.9% according to...
Use of Self-fusing Silicone Tape
What is Self-fusing Silicon Tape? Created from cured silicone rubber, silicone tape typically contains a thin layer of silicone gel to make the product self-fusing, which forms a permanent bond around any object where it is applied. The inclusion of...
Choosing a Drain Cleaning System
"Your home has many places where water is used - from showers to toilets, to sinks, to dishwashers, clothes washers, and more. Everywhere that water arrives requires a way to allow it to leave. The reality of human existence is that between arriving and leaving,...
Touch and Motion Activated Faucets
Covid and the pandemic have given rise to a heightened awareness of the transmission of disease. Awareness of risk factors in disease spread has increased, and people have embraced technologies that make them feel safer. Some of these surfaces that pose a risk are...
Why Isn’t My Garbage Disposal Working?
Sometimes it seems as if appliances stop working as part of some evil plot to ruin your day. Not true, of course! Your cranky garbage disposal probably just needs a little attention and TLC. Let’s take a look at the problem. Clogged Disposal You flip the power...
Make your Home ‘Smarter’
The new year is a great time to upgrade and enhance your home with the newest technologies on the market. Here are some ‘smart’ choices for your home water system, kitchen, and bathroom. Water Monitoring If you haven’t already done so, consider installing a smart...
Window Heat Pumps: A Great Solution for Small Spaces
As you know, the major benefits of home heat pumps are: Lower utility bills Reduced greenhouse gases for the environment However, a traditional installed heat pump may not suit your budget or the smaller space you’d like to heat. If that’s the case, consider...
Water Heaters and Climate Change
Before you replace your gas water heater, consider converting it to electric. Since 2019, cities such as Berkeley, San Francisco, and New York have banned gas stoves and water heaters in new construction, in an effort to minimize the greenhouse gases that...
Tankless Toilets: Pros and Cons
If you’re building a new home or modernizing your current bathroom with a stunning glass-walled shower, you may be seriously considering installing a tankless toilet. There’s no question that tankless toilets are a sleek, elegant design statement. However, these...
Top 2022 Plumbing Updates to Consider
Where to Start Now that winter is over, the most basic plumbing updates to address are issues and damages that your home sustained throughout the colder months. Whether you are considering addressing the winter issues, or you have been thinking of upgrading or...
Women in Construction
The Current Statistics Women make up 47% of all employed workers in the United States. When you think of an industry dominated by men, construction might be at the top of the list. Of all the people employed in construction, women comprise only 10.9% according to...
Use of Self-fusing Silicone Tape
What is Self-fusing Silicon Tape? Created from cured silicone rubber, silicone tape typically contains a thin layer of silicone gel to make the product self-fusing, which forms a permanent bond around any object where it is applied. The inclusion of...
Choosing a Drain Cleaning System
"Your home has many places where water is used - from showers to toilets, to sinks, to dishwashers, clothes washers, and more. Everywhere that water arrives requires a way to allow it to leave. The reality of human existence is that between arriving and leaving,...
Touch and Motion Activated Faucets
Covid and the pandemic have given rise to a heightened awareness of the transmission of disease. Awareness of risk factors in disease spread has increased, and people have embraced technologies that make them feel safer. Some of these surfaces that pose a risk are...
Why Isn’t My Garbage Disposal Working?
Sometimes it seems as if appliances stop working as part of some evil plot to ruin your day. Not true, of course! Your cranky garbage disposal probably just needs a little attention and TLC. Let’s take a look at the problem. Clogged Disposal You flip the power...
Make your Home ‘Smarter’
The new year is a great time to upgrade and enhance your home with the newest technologies on the market. Here are some ‘smart’ choices for your home water system, kitchen, and bathroom. Water Monitoring If you haven’t already done so, consider installing a smart...
Window Heat Pumps: A Great Solution for Small Spaces
As you know, the major benefits of home heat pumps are: Lower utility bills Reduced greenhouse gases for the environment However, a traditional installed heat pump may not suit your budget or the smaller space you’d like to heat. If that’s the case, consider...
Water Heaters and Climate Change
Before you replace your gas water heater, consider converting it to electric. Since 2019, cities such as Berkeley, San Francisco, and New York have banned gas stoves and water heaters in new construction, in an effort to minimize the greenhouse gases that...
Tankless Toilets: Pros and Cons
If you’re building a new home or modernizing your current bathroom with a stunning glass-walled shower, you may be seriously considering installing a tankless toilet. There’s no question that tankless toilets are a sleek, elegant design statement. However, these...