Company Is Coming…How Is Your Plumbing?
Thanksgiving entertaining is stressful. Add a plumbing problem and you’ve got a recipe for disaster! Use the tips below to make sure a plumbing problem doesn’t become an unwanted guest. In the Kitchen – Drains Thanksgiving means a lot of cooking, which can also lead to a lot of clogged drains. The easiest way to […]
Buyer Beware – Benefits of a Whole House Plumbing Inspection Before You Buy that New Home
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you’ll make, and nothing should be overlooked when finding the right home for your family – especially the plumbing. Imagine you’ve found the house of your dreams. It’s in the perfect location, the right size, the right price, and the right style. Little do you […]
Frozen Pipe Burst – What Now?
Ah, ice. One of nature’s wonders. The transformation of a liquid into a solid. It can make everything around you look so peaceful and beautiful. That is until you go to start your icy day with a nice hot shower and there’s no water. It’s official. You have frozen pipes. Now what? How to Tell […]
Melting Snow – What You Need to Know to Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Melting snow is no joke. While frozen and burst pipes are typical winter plumbing problems, melting snow can cause significant plumbing and water damage. With our record snowfall this month, you need to take steps to protect your home from water damage: Make sure your sump pump is working properly to move melting snow away […]
Reverse Osmosis Water System from Research to Installation
Well, water is something my family has struggled with since we moved into our house in Long Grove, IL. Like most townhomes, my family lives in a house that pulls water from a well. And for some time, we lived with some of the common complaints of using well water. I think our family’s number […]
Troubleshooting Garbage Disposal Problems
A garbage disposal is a handy kitchen appliance that shreds food waste into pieces that are small enough to pass through your plumbing. Nothing is more frustrating than a garbage disposal that isn’t working or leaking. Caution! Never put your fingers or hands into the disposal and never reach down into a garbage disposal! Reasons […]
