Garbage disposals are fascinating devices with a storied history, though you might not think it at first. Back in the early 1900s, New York City banned garbage disposals. Today, however, there’s a case to be made that the humble disposal is capable of reducing the...
Pipes are, by their nature, very difficult to clean thoroughly. They only have a couple of access points, they bend and snake about, and their interiors are often quite compact. This not only makes them difficult to clean through conventional means, it also creates plenty...
Is your refrigerator leaking? If it is, you can probably correct the problem yourself and that’s mostly what this article is about. If our suggestions don’t work, the leak could be due to a plumbing problem, which we have solutions for too! The most common reason...
A brief answer to the question posed in the title: maybe! A more complex answer is going to require quite a bit of knowledge about septic systems and water softeners. We’ll go over the important factors in a very general sense. Why? Because there are several...
Here’s the situation: You’re doing dishes and you notice the water is draining from your sink pretty slowly. You try to unclog the drain, but you notice there’s no blockage. You go to the washroom and when you flush the toilet, you know it’s definitely...
Roots in your sewer line can cause a lot of problems. Before we get into why you should get root prevention treatment, it’s important to understand why and how roots get into your sewer line, and the problems that can occur as a result. When there’s...
You’ve brought home the bacon and now it’s time to get cooking. You turn on the stove or oven, you get your sheet pan or your skillet all ready to go, and you start frying. You smell that smoky, salty, bacon-y goodness. You hear the...
“Is your urinal running? Better go catch it!” - that’s a joke I’ve never heard or made until just now, but it seems like a great lead into what we’re discussing today - urinal problems. Urinal problems can be daunting for a business owner who...
There’s no place like home for the holidays. Hosting holiday parties in your home can be an incredibly fulfilling experience even if it comes with a host of challenges. Do you have enough food for everyone? How will seating be arranged? Are there conversations that are...
Touchless faucets are becoming all the rage and there are a few reasons for that. One is that these faucets are pretty aesthetically pleasing. Another is that waving your hand in front of a sensor in order to cause water to pour out is pretty...