For a long time, we dreamed about writing a blog. Today, we are in the process of making that dream come true. The thing is, this is more than a pipe dream. Although, we will be writing about pipes on this blog. After all, it is a blog about plumbing, and pipes are a necessary part of plumbing. Toilets, sinks, and sump pumps all have a place in the plumbing world, too, so we hope to feature them as well. As you read the articles here, you'll be helping us live our dream of writing for an audience who wants to learn.
Posted on: 12 May 2023
If you look along the exterior wall of your house, you'll find an outdoor faucet that comes out of the wall. This outside faucet is referred to as a "spigot." There are many convenient uses for the spigot, and once you find one use for it, many others may shortly follow. This article will introduce you to some ways you can use the spigot. It will also go over the ways spigots are commonly broken and discuss signs of damage. [Read More]
Posted on: 4 May 2023
A boiler is a heating device that heats water and then sends the hot water through a home's plumbing system and radiators. It's often the more energy-efficient option and produces cleaner, more even heat compared to a furnace. While boilers tend to last longer, too, they will eventually require repair over time. Learn more about some of the biggest problems you may experience with your boiler. No Heat Boilers usually run off of gas or coal, which use a heat exchanger to heat the water. [Read More]
Posted on: 27 April 2023
If you have an outdoor kitchen, you need to watch for gas leaks. That's especially true if you use natural gas for your hot water and cook station. You might not know it, but your outdoor kitchen can develop a gas leak. Unfortunately, an outdoor gas leak can be just as dangerous as an indoor gas leak. That's why you need to know the signs. If you're not sure how to identify a gas leak, read the list below. [Read More]
Posted on: 19 April 2023
A plumbing leak is a bad surprise, and one of the worst to have is a leak in your water main on the far side of your main shut-off valve. When this happens, you can't stop the leak by turning off the valve. The only way to stop the water is to call an emergency plumbing service for help. They have the tools needed to shut off the water at your meter as long as your local water company allows them to do so. [Read More]