Most people/homeowners do not know if they have one installed or not and what the real purpose is for. The purpose of all of this is to prevent potential cross contamination or cross connection. This is a connection that has the potential physical connection between the water supply and any non-potable fluid, solid or gas…. Read more »
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It is every homeowner’s nightmare. You come home from vacation or a long day at work to find a flood in your house! A pipe has broken or a waterline in your home as blown, letting water run freely at normal pressure. You might think it was due to an old or faulty plumbing fixture… Read more »
Thawing a frozen water pipe quickly is important. However, it is just as important to thaw the frozen pipe correctly. Here are tips to follow to help you get the water flowing and to help you avoid a burst pipe and potentially damaging flood at your property. Locate the Frozen Pipe: In order to thaw… Read more »
With the devaluation of homes in today’s real estate market, many homeowners are turning to remodeling their exiting home instead of selling and purchasing a new home. Bathroom, Kitchen, or Basement Remodeling projects can be minor or major tasks. Some plumbing remodeling jobs can be over in two days, while others can last for weeks…. Read more »
“Plumbing” comes from the word for lead, which is plumbum. People who worked with lead were called Plumbarius, which was eventually shortened to the word we use today. Plumbing dates back to roman times when the Romans used lead pipe inscriptions to prevent water theft. After that, virtually no advance in the profession was made… Read more »