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Lead-Free Drinking water is the buzzword lately after the huge issue in Flint, Michigan. Lead in water has been an overwhelming issue for parts of the United States over the past few years. Lead in drinking water is an issue for everyone but especially children and...

History of Lead Pipes Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of application. Typically, plumbing involves pipes, valves, fixtures, and tanks to convey fluids. The word plumbing comes from the Latin word for lead, plumbum. This is because the first...

Golden Retriever type of Plumber! When a plumbing emergency happens in your home, it requires an immediate homeowner reaction. Trying to find a Plumber is generally the reactive response. After Googling to find a Plumber in your local area, you become overwhelmed with...

Carter Plumbing was recently in Haiti Carter Plumbing was recently in Haiti installing plumbing in a local village for an orphanage. Jamie and Lisa Carter, owners of Carter Plumbing, went to Haiti on a mission trip with Crusades for Christ. Together they...

Installing And repairing gas lines? Hire a licensed plumber!   Gas lines power your kitchen appliances, your fireplace, your water heater, and other appliances that keep your home warm, dry, and comfortable. They are one of the most important parts of your home....

Plumbing Projects Never To Do Yourself Last week, we outlined several plumbing issues most DIYers can do themselves, without the help of an experienced, licensed plumber. This week, we’ll let you know about a few plumbing jobs best left to the professionals. Certain...

DIY Plumbing Although it is smart to hire a plumber for most plumbing issues, especially serious issues, not every plumbing issue requires a plumber. Many plumbing issues are simple enough for you to fix yourself after completing some basic research. If done properly,...

How to Know When Your Septic Tank is Full You probably don’t think much about your septic tank. You know you’ve got one on your property and you probably had it inspected when you bought your house (or, at least you should have). If you’ve been in your home for a...

Common commercial plumbing issues include a leaky faucet. You may think a leaky faucet is a common enough problem that it can be ignored, but leaky faucets hemorrhage money in residential plumbing systems, let alone commercial plumbing systems with much more water...

Kitchen sink can vary in size and shape.  Swapping out your kitchen sink for another model can be incredibly easy or very difficult, depending on the dimensions and material of your sink.  If the dimensions of your replacement sink are odd, it could be difficult to...

Plumbing issues to look for when buying a new house are outlined below.  When you’re shopping for a new house, it is easy to get caught up in your aesthetic priorities and overlook things that are fundamental to your use of the house, such as plumbing.  If you are too...

Questions to ask before hiring a plumber are essential in order to have a positive repair or installation experience.  Hiring a plumber can be a daunting task, but asking the right questions can allow you to make an informed decision and hire a plumber who knows what...

Modern Plumbing Innovations are Eco-Friendly and Save Money Modern Plumbing Innovations are on the horizon.  The modern world is constantly innovating, pushing technology forward and improving life in the process.  The plumbing field is no different.  Plumbing...

Hard Water versus Soft Water and What's the Difference? 85% of the water in the United States is very hard and requires softening.  The Water Quality Association of the United States defines hard water as having dissolved mineral hardness of 1 GPG (grain per gallon)...

RV Plumbing Concerns for the Avid Traveler RV Plumbing needs regular maintenance and especially now that Spring is here and RV season is around the corner.  National parks, beach vacations, just plain roaming… for many people, an RV is a ticket to rest, relaxation,...

Outdoor Plumbing Issues include Sewer Blockage, Pool Plumbing and Sprinkler malfunction Outdoor plumbing issues may have a mistaken belief that they are not an immediate concern, and can be put off.  This is incorrect.  Outdoor plumbing issues can be as catastrophic...

Spring Plumbing Issues - How to Prevent them from Occurring Spring plumbing issues occur when there is a change in seasons from winter to spring.  As temperatures warm, pipes thaw and can expose cracks from the cold winter months; tubs and sinks accumulate debris from...

Eco-friendly plumbing products are all the rage these days! Product manufacturers are making eco-friendly plumbing products: water-saving products, smart-home efficiency products, self-cleaning products that eliminate the need for toxic and pipe corroding chemicals,...

Garbage Disposal Repair Advice from a Licensed Plumber            Garbage Disposal Repair can be done by the average homeowner if you hear a humming sound.  A humming garbage disposal is one of the most common garbage disposal issues.  Garbage disposal humming occurs...

Slab Leak Repair is needed when you have signs of a leak A slab leak repair is needed when water leaks below the concrete slab upon which your house sits. Slab leaks can have many causes, lead to significant damage, and become very costly to repair. It's important to...

It's Prevent Frozen Pipes Season! Prevent Frozen Pipes this season by taking a few extra stops.  Even a tiny crack in a pipe can release up to 250 gallons of water per day and can cause flooding and major property damage, including the potential for mold growth. ...

Plumbing drain cleaning is the key to preventing back-ups. Water flows downhill, so most drain systems are gravity flow systems.  Each drain flows down to a larger branch drain, and the branch drains connect to the main sewer drain that exits your property and leads...

Don’t let your holiday season be ruined by these holiday plumbing problems. Practice regular maintenance, take preventative action at the first sign of an issue, and if necessary, call an experienced plumber to repair or replace any problem fixtures before you have a...