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November, 7th, 2016
Categories: Homeowner Tips, Plumbing
Clogged drains are one the most common plumbing problems that homeowners have to deal with. When you notice that water is pooling around your drain, this is a sign that your water pipes are clogged. Pipes can become blocked incredibly easily, and their performance can become highly hindered just by certain items going down the drain. If you want to avoid clogged drains in your home, it’s important for you to know what’s prohibited and [Read More...]
How To Prevent Frozen Pipes as Temperatures Start to Drop
October, 18th, 2016
Categories: Homeowner Tips, Plumbing
Many homeowners don’t think about their plumbing until a problem arises. With winter just around the corner, you don’t want to leave your pipes unprepared to deal with the freezing temperatures up ahead. Frozen pipes are more common than you would realize and can cause serious problems for your plumbing system. Luckily, there are several different ways you can prepare your pipes for a severe drop in temperature. From calling in a professional for help [Read More...]
A Quick Guide To Water Softeners
September, 9th, 2016
Categories: Plumbing
A Quick Guide To Water Softeners If you live in an area where hard water is present, you may hear a few people complaining about it. Hard water can be a nuisance as it can cause scale build-up and it also stops shampoo and soaps from lathering properly. A lot of people ask, do I really need a water softener? Below is a guide that will introduce you to what hard water is, how to [Read More...]
Clogged Pipes
August, 22nd, 2016
Categories: Plumbing, Uncategorized
Quick and Easy Ways to Unclog Your Pipes There are a number of ways that your pipes can become clogged, from foreign objects that can become stuck to a build-up of grease and plants or tree roots that start to grow into the pipes. Clogged pipes or drains can be an annoying and stressful problem that interferes with your daily life. If the clog is left without any form of treatment, it will become worse [Read More...]
6 Most Common Plumbing Problems
July, 31st, 2016
Categories: Plumbing
6 Most Common Plumbing Problems Depending on the age of your home, you may find yourself calling the plumber out more than you want to. As our homes age, the plumbing does too. This means that pipes can become brittle, and plumbing problems can arise. There are many potential plumbing problems that any home could suffer from at any time, some of these problems tend to happen more often than others. When a plumbing problem [Read More...]
Tips to Maintain Your Water Filtration System
July, 19th, 2016
Categories: Homeowner Tips, Plumbing
You invested in a water filtration system to ensure that you can easily get clean, safe and healthy water for your whole family at home. You can rely on your water filters for quick and easy drinking water when you’re in a rush, and it has become part of your daily routine. However, without regular and proper maintenance, your filtration system can become less effective at removing contaminants from your water, leaving a less pleasant [Read More...]
The Most Common Plumbing Problems Revealed
July, 4th, 2016
Categories: Plumbing
Common Residential Plumbing Problems As your home ages, you may find that plumbing problems begin to arise – pipes can become brittle over time and may leak or a tree’s roots could damage your underground pipes by growing around them. Although, your home can be a new build and still experience plumbing problems. Leaking or burst pipes are one of the more obvious problems, but there are many more potential plumbing problems that homeowners are [Read More...]
Plumbing Maintenance Not a Bad Idea
June, 28th, 2016
Categories: Homeowner Tips, Plumbing
Plumbing Maintenance Not a Bad Idea When homeowners face some of the smaller plumbing problems, if they’re handy around the house, they will often be able to sort out the problem on their own. When it comes to bigger plumbing problems, it’s usually best to call out a plumber. Look for professional plumbers in your area, as they will have experience with common plumbing problems in your neighborhood. When homeowners try and deal with complicated [Read More...]
Plumbing Repair DIY
June, 9th, 2016
Categories: Homeowner Tips, Plumbing
Plumbing Repair DIY Smaller repairs are ok to do, but don’t talk the larger issues by yourself. If you have replaced the washer in a leaky tap but it continues to drip,look at the valve seat for signs of wear–scratches, pits or an irregular surface. Employ a flashlight to illuminate the interior of the tap and, as a further check, runt the top of a finger around the edge of the seat. Most faucet seats [Read More...]
Clogged Drains
June, 2nd, 2016
Categories: Plumbing
Fort Worth Plumbing – What Tool To Use To Remove Drain Clogs? Signs Of Serious Plumbing Problem By Lightfoot Plumbing. Almost everybody knows how annoying a clogged drain or a stopped up toilet can be. Clogged drains and clogged toilets are one of the most common occurrences in a home. Fortunately , a plumber’s snake can be a great gizmo to have in the event of a plugged drain. A plumbing snake is a flexible [Read More...]