Congratulations! If you’re reading this, there’s probably a little bundle of joy coming into your life soon. You’ve probably read everything there is to know about caring for newborns and you’re thirsty for even more information. After all, there’s no such thing as too much preparation when it comes to your … [Read more...]

We love our pets. We love when our plumbing works. We don’t love when our pets prevent our plumbing from working. It doesn’t sound like a common problem... but you’d be surprised. Nearly one-third of all U.S. homeowners have either a cat or a dog. That means pet-related plumbing problems are surprisingly common … [Read more...]

Moving to a new home is a costly venture. Given how much money you’re already spending, spending more on a home you’re moving out of may sound absurd. Who cares about a toilet with a wiggly handle or circuits that trip a little too often? You’re moving out anyway! Let the new homeowners worry about it! Well, … [Read more...]

There are all kinds of reasons why you might need to find a new plumber. Maybe you just moved to a new area. Maybe you had a bad experience with your last plumber and want to try someone new. Whatever your reason is, finding a new service provider you can count on can always be intimidating. Luckily, you don’t have to … [Read more...]

Unfortunately, we all know how quickly major disasters can happen in California. If you’re in the path of a wildfire, you may need to evacuate your home without very much warning. The best way to prepare for possible future evacuations is to know what to do before they happen. Evacuations will always be traumatic, but … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving has a reputation for being a great lazy holiday. You eat your body weight in food and then spend the day “watching” football (read: napping). Sounds great, right? Well, if you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving, however, you know that this reputation couldn’t be further from the truth. Thanksgiving is a lot of … [Read more...]

Changing your kitchen sink sprayer probably feels like an intimidating project to take on. After all, it's… a sprayer. There are buttons involved. And pressure. You're probably not even all that sure how it works. You could always call a trusty plumber to take care of things for you. If you feel like taking on this … [Read more...]

It’s Halloween season, and we write about plumbing. That can only mean one thing: it’s time for some plumbing horror stories. If you’re fan of these kinds of “it came from below” plumbing horror stories, however, you may be inured to their chilling effects. That’s why we’re doing something a little different this … [Read more...]

Water damage. Even the term is enough to send a shiver up any homeowner’s spine. Water damage is among the worst kind of property damage that can happen to your home. It’s expensive, hard to notice (until it really isn’t), and worst of all: comprehensive. Water doesn’t just damage parts of your home; it can hurt just … [Read more...]

Purchasing a new home, whether it’s your first or your fortieth, is a big deal. There are dozens of different things to consider, be in charge of, and manage. In many cases, the status of the plumbing in your abode is one of the last things on your mind. It shouldn’t be, though, because your home’s plumbing is like … [Read more...]