Water Filtration Vs. Water Softeners: The Pros And Cons

While most Americans can trust that their tap water is safe to drink, there's no guarantee that you'll enjoy the taste of it. Its flavor depends on several factors including where your tap water is sourced and how your local municipality purifies and stores your water. Fortunately, you can improve the taste and cleanliness of your water with a water filtration system and/or a water softener in your home. Although some people assume those terms are synonymous, they are not. Read More 

Are Flushable Products Wrecking Your Sewer Line?

If you're struggling with frequent plumbing problems no matter how many times you plunge and use drain cleaners, the problem may be no longer inside your house, but rather, outside in the sewer line. If you use flushable products regularly, this is likely the culprit to blame. Here's what you should know about these flushable products, what they're doing to your sewer system, and how you can fix the problem. Read More 

The Only Way To Know For Sure What Is Wrong With Your Plumbing

Trying to figure out what is blocking your pipes or where the blockage is or even if there is a blockage can be one of the most frustrating things a homeowner can go through. Normal plumbers do not always have the answer either, especially if the blockage is somewhere hidden behind walls or underneath a concrete slab. That is why you should always keep getting a plumber video inspection in the back of your mind when dealing with blockages and potential leaks. Read More 

3 Reasons Hiring The Right Plumbing Contractor Is About More Than Just Laying Pipes

When assembling a crew for a large construction project, each contractor you hire brings unique skills and experience to the job. Your team of contractors will work together to turn your vision into reality and ultimately create something larger than themselves. When you're focused on this bigger picture, it can be easy to lose sight of the specialized ways that each contractor contributes to the whole. You might pigeonhole your plumbing contractor as your pipes guru, but these skilled tradesmen bring more to your project than you might expect. Read More 

What Does A Plumbing Contractor Do?

If there's something wrong with your plumbing system, chances are you'll call a plumbing company to have it handled. But depending on what type of problem you have or what type of assistance is needed, the company may send out either a plumber or a plumbing contractor to help you. What's the difference? For most homeowners, these two positions occupy the exact same function, and in many cases, they do indeed perform many of the same services. Read More