Plumbing and HVACR Blog
How Do I Get Rid of the Sewer Smell in my House?
A noxious sewer smell in your home is not just annoying and embarrassing - it can also be harmful to your health and safety. Sewer gas can be caused by various plumbing issues—some easily fixable, some requiring a professional plumber. A product of decaying waste...
Renewable Energy and You
With all the recent talk of ‘renewable energy,’ you may be wondering if this is something you should consider for your home. Still, you may not be sure of exactly what renewable energy is, what benefits it has to offer, or how to go about converting, adapting, or...
Rainwater Harvesting in California
As a California resident, you’re more than familiar with droughts and water shortages. Maybe you’ve thought about installing a rainwater collection system to maintain your vegetable garden or even considered capturing water for indoor uses such as toilets and...
Converting your Tub to a Roomy Shower Stall
How great would it be to have a roomy, beautifully designed shower stall instead of that old, hard-to-clean bathtub! If this thought has crossed your mind, you’re not alone. According to the American Institute of Architects, the tubless bathroom has never been more...
Prepping your Home Heating System for Winter
You wake up one morning to find those mild fall days you’ve been enjoying have suddenly slipped into uncomfortably cool temperatures. Winter is just around the corner. No problem, you can kick up the thermostat and forget it, right? Not exactly! Check Your Air...
Jobs Best Left to Your Plumber
Plumbers typically do what is necessary to ensure that water coming into your house goes where it is supposed to go at the required pressure and that wastewater and sewage leave your home and are disposed of effectively. There are parts of the water system in many...
Nitrogen Reducing Innovations in Septic Systems Offer Environmental Improvements and New Regulations 2021
The contamination of the Flint Water supply is just the most glaring of water contamination in the United States. The vast number of old septic systems threaten the environment and the safe drinking water for its residents. Climate change has raised water tables...
A Pre-Vacation Plumbing Checklist
The one thing that can totally ruin a lovely vacation is a home plumbing problem or outright emergency while you are away. With that in mind, take advantage of this plumbing pre-vacation checklist before your next trip. Turn off the main water valve into the house....
When Should I Replace My Home Plumbing?
When buying a house, we typically assume that the plumbing system is intact and functional. In fact, we usually have an inspection report that verifies this, so we seldom give it a second thought. We may have in mind changing the style of the kitchen or bathrooms...
Water Softener Systems
Home water softeners come in a wide variety of sizes, systems, and prices. A basic comparison of systems can help narrow down your choices to determine the best installation for your home. Salt-based Softeners Also called ion-exchange systems, salt-based softeners...
How Do I Get Rid of the Sewer Smell in my House?
A noxious sewer smell in your home is not just annoying and embarrassing - it can also be harmful to your health and safety. Sewer gas can be caused by various plumbing issues—some easily fixable, some requiring a professional plumber. A product of decaying waste...
Renewable Energy and You
With all the recent talk of ‘renewable energy,’ you may be wondering if this is something you should consider for your home. Still, you may not be sure of exactly what renewable energy is, what benefits it has to offer, or how to go about converting, adapting, or...
Rainwater Harvesting in California
As a California resident, you’re more than familiar with droughts and water shortages. Maybe you’ve thought about installing a rainwater collection system to maintain your vegetable garden or even considered capturing water for indoor uses such as toilets and...
Converting your Tub to a Roomy Shower Stall
How great would it be to have a roomy, beautifully designed shower stall instead of that old, hard-to-clean bathtub! If this thought has crossed your mind, you’re not alone. According to the American Institute of Architects, the tubless bathroom has never been more...
Prepping your Home Heating System for Winter
You wake up one morning to find those mild fall days you’ve been enjoying have suddenly slipped into uncomfortably cool temperatures. Winter is just around the corner. No problem, you can kick up the thermostat and forget it, right? Not exactly! Check Your Air...
Jobs Best Left to Your Plumber
Plumbers typically do what is necessary to ensure that water coming into your house goes where it is supposed to go at the required pressure and that wastewater and sewage leave your home and are disposed of effectively. There are parts of the water system in many...
Nitrogen Reducing Innovations in Septic Systems Offer Environmental Improvements and New Regulations 2021
The contamination of the Flint Water supply is just the most glaring of water contamination in the United States. The vast number of old septic systems threaten the environment and the safe drinking water for its residents. Climate change has raised water tables...
A Pre-Vacation Plumbing Checklist
The one thing that can totally ruin a lovely vacation is a home plumbing problem or outright emergency while you are away. With that in mind, take advantage of this plumbing pre-vacation checklist before your next trip. Turn off the main water valve into the house....
When Should I Replace My Home Plumbing?
When buying a house, we typically assume that the plumbing system is intact and functional. In fact, we usually have an inspection report that verifies this, so we seldom give it a second thought. We may have in mind changing the style of the kitchen or bathrooms...
Water Softener Systems
Home water softeners come in a wide variety of sizes, systems, and prices. A basic comparison of systems can help narrow down your choices to determine the best installation for your home. Salt-based Softeners Also called ion-exchange systems, salt-based softeners...