Plumbing Tips & Advice

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Plumber

We usually don’t think about our home’s plumbing system until things go wrong. When there’s a water leak, a backed up sewer line, or other issue, you will need to find a trustworthy plumber quickly.  To help you ensure you’re hiring the right plumbing company for the job, it’s important […]

Eco-Friendly Ways To Keep Your Drains Clean

Ever read the warning labels on a container of store bought drain cleaner? You’ll find chemicals like lye, sodium hypochlorite, sodium nitrate, sodium sulfate and more. While these ingredients can be highly effective, they’re also corrosive and can cause skin and eye irritation or damage if not handled very carefully.

Why Sump Pumps Can Fail

A sump pump is a device that most homeowners never think about, yet it’s one of the most important appliances in the home. By pumping water out of the lower level of your home it can prevent major damage to your property. Therefore it’s critical that the sump pump be

Water Heater Inspection Checklist

No Hot Water? Strange Water Heater Noises? Here Are Some Possible Causes Many homeowners don’t think about their water heater until problems arise. However, by performing a simple inspection at least twice a year you can ensure that your water heater is operating safely and efficiently. Here’s what to check:

Steps To Take During a Plumbing Emergency

Plumbing emergencies can range from leaking pipes and clogged drains to a faucets that won’t shut off and leaking water heaters. It’s important that everyone in the household know the location of the shutoff valve for every plumbing fixture and appliance, as well as the home’s main shutoff valve. Water

5 Benefits of a Whole-home Water Treatment System

5 Benefits of a Whole-home Water Treatment System Concerned About the Quality of Your Drinking Water? While the drinking water in the Chicagoland are is generally good, many homeowners choose to install a whole-home water treatment system to improve their water and protect their family’s health. Here are just a

The Top 5 Plumbing Trends For 2022

For 2022 there are many new kitchen and bathroom plumbing upgrades that can add value, convenience and efficiency to your home. Here are a few top trends to check out if you plan to upgrade your plumbing in the coming year. New Faucets New faucets are an inexpensive way to

Preparing Your Plumbing System For Winter

With freezing temperatures just around the corner in the Chicagoland area, there are a few important fall plumbing maintenance tasks homeowners should perform to avoid wasting water and prevent damage from frozen pipe and water leaks. Prevent Frozen Pipes To prevent pipes from freezing it’s important to ensure that pipes

Prevent Plumbing Failures From Damaging Your Home

Take These Steps to Prevent Expensive Water Damage When plumbing systems fail in the home it can be more than inconvenience, it can lead to significant damage. Here are a few of the most common points of failure and what you can do to head off disaster. Frozen Pipes Pipes

Plumbing Systems to Check When Buying a Home

Buying a home is a big investment. By doing your research and ensuring that the plumbing system is functioning correctly, you can avoid making costly mistakes. 1. Water Heater Ask you realtor or the homeowner if they know the age of the water heater. A water heater will typically last

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