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Are You Supposed to Tip Plumbers? Is tipping a plumber & other tradesmen expected? I mean you tip the local, part-time, teenage pizza delivery guy. Why not the more experienced men & women in the trades? It depends on a couple of factors. But, usually it is...

As a homeowner, you've probably learned some basic home maintenance abilities. But even if you consider yourself to be pretty handy, sooner or later you'll run into a project that throws you for a loop. And when that happens, you'll likely head to Google or YouTube...

Our Gratitude to Plumbers and other essential tradespeople during COVID- 19 We at Carters My Plumber, want to show gratitude to our plumbers and the other tradespeople who have been deemed essential during this time of crisis. We see firsthand just how essential the...

Garbage disposal leaking? Let's fix it! Although leaking garbage disposals are not typically detected until a puddle is forming under your sink, there are a number of solutions to address the issue before it becomes a larger problem. The first and most important step...

THE SIGNS OF A BROKEN SEWER PIPE A sewer pipe break is a headache. There I said it. It causes back-ups into your home and possible sewage flooding in your yard. It is more of a job than a simple clogged drain. Through time, sewer lines are used a lot to flush the...

The most frequently asked plumbing questions are not the dumbest ones! But, they are the questions that form a basic foundation to our own plumbing knowledge. For the non-plumber, plumbing can be difficult to understand. Questions like "Why is my hot water heater not...

The Holiday season is upon us and Santa is close to coming to town. What is on your holiday plumbing wish list this year? Is it a new toilet for the downstairs half bath? OR maybe you tried to replace the outside spigot. Either way, if you wish hard enough and give...

"What to do when the sump pump alarm goes off" is a great question. The sound of the alarm is scary enough because you might be on the verge of a flooded basement or crawl space. In this article we will go over some of the factors you may consider when you hear the...

When a simple plumbing issue come to rise in the home. "can I do this by myself" is a possible response you may have just so you can save some money. But, you may run into a time that the job is simply too big for your knowledge.    Let's not worry about that scenario...

When a clog or pipe burst happens and a professional plumber gets a call to fix it. The plumber has to fish around to see what is causing the problem within the drain. Sometimes it comes to a point where the plumber has send a camera down the line to get a visual...

Every once in a while you will need to get your drain cleaned because there will be a clog or an icky smell coming up and out. Whether the case, you can approach the drain yourself to try to resolve the problem. There are plenty of DIY techniques online.   But, if you...

Have you ever seen the movie Erin Brokovich and her journey of discovering contaminated tap water? If you have not, the topic of today's blog might motivate you too. Tap water usually does not look as a danger in your home. In which, if you drink it, there is a good...

Do you need a new water softener? Like every appliance in your home. It will eventually go bad. Old age kicks into the old piece of metal and you begin to see a decline in the job it is supposed to do. So, what about your water softener?   Water softener's perform a...

Trying to find your main water shut-off valve? There are plenty of reasons on why you need to find your main water shut-off valve. Maybe you are getting your bathroom remodeled by a licensed plumber. Or you have noticed a really bad leak and you need to shut off the...

The main sewer line that takes away your (well, you know) is critical to the function of any home or business. When that line gets clogged, it can cause a little chaos and a foul smell for that matter. But, do not worry, you can get this fixed by Carter's My Plumber!...

So, you are going to remodel your bathroom? You want to update it to the more trendy ways of the new decade rolling in. Updating keeps things nice and adds value to your home. But, there are a couple big and minor things you can do to ensure that you and potential...

You are asleep in your comfy bed and within the distance you hear a frightening sound. A sound that is coming from below. It is your sump pump alarm. So, what do you do when you hear the sump pump alarm? Do you ignore it? Act like it is not there? No! Immediately go...

Hello everybody! Prince of Plumbing here with your blog of the day and before I start I want to start with..   Move over girls! This is man territory! Today, we are talking about "man" things. Things that men like, like: Football, Cars, and...Urinals? Yes! Urinals!...

Life is expensive! Especially after you pay for all the necessities of life. You have groceries, the light bill, car payment and gas. But, after a few months or so you realize that you have a high water bill. Higher than it has been in the past but you know you have...

Your child flushed a toy down the toilet huh? His/hers Buzz Lightyear is stuck between the pipes and causing a back-flow onto your new tile and trim. You are not sure who is crying more. Your child who is screaming about the horrible drowning they are witnessing or...

Deep down in the turning pipes of your dark crawl space lays a ball of your own hair. Clogging the pipe that leads to the sewer. Leaving you with a pool of water in your sink. Clogs can be anything from hair to soap scum and calls come into plumbers daily about drain...

You get up in the morning, stretch your muscles, and walk into your bathroom to brush your teeth. Once you put on the toothpaste and turn on your sink to add some water and…your water is YELLOW! You are brushing your teeth with water that is the exact color you are...