Plumbing

How to Replace a Toilet:

How to Replace a Toilet:

Is it time to replace the toilet in one of your bathrooms? Perhaps the toilet is cracked, or stained to the point of unsightliness by hard water. Or maybe the old toilet is a shade of baby pink or powder blue  that just does not match your decor any longer. You also may wish...

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Best Choice For You: Gas or Electric Water Heater?

Best Choice For You: Gas or Electric Water Heater?

When considering the purchase of a new water heater, it is important to remember that gas and electric water heaters differ in more ways than just the energy source used. You will need to balance the price, safety concerns, and the demand level for hot water in your home when making your informed choice....

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How To Winterize Your Water Heater:

How To Winterize Your Water Heater:

You may have heard someone refer to “winterizing a water heater” and wondered what that means. Often it means the process of draining a water heater to get ready for leaving a building empty and unheated for the winter. This phrase could also refer to preparing a water heater to save energy during the...

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New Homes May Have Plumbing Problems:

New Homes May Have Plumbing Problems:

Even in a newly-constructed home, plumbing problems may arise. How is this possible, you may ask? Even if your home is new, mistakes and improper techniques in installation and the use of poor-quality materials and fixtures may lead to plumbing failures latter on. Your fine new home may conceal problems just waiting to happen...

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