Are you a DIYer? A homeowner can save a lot of money by taking care of issues themselves, and this can definitely be done with plumbing issues as well. The important question to ask yourself is whether or not it is a task that you should take on by yourself or if you...

While you might treat your sewage system as if it is out of sight and out of mind, having a septic tank makes it impossible to do so. While the system does an excellent job at taking care of your waste, there will come a time when it needs to be pumped. The question...

Have you noticed that your toilet tank seems to take a long time to fill up, or maybe not filling up at all? There are a few different reasons why this might be happening, but taking the time to examine what is going on could help you fix the problem. The first thing...

When should you replace your toilet? There are many signs that can give you the hint, but one common issue with older toilets is constant and inexplicable clogging. While it can happen with a new toilet as well, if you have had the need to change the way you flush to...

Your water heater is a hard worker, and you should do what you can to help it along. Considering how miserable a cold shower is can be a powerful motivator to make sure that your water heater is in the best shape possible. A maintenance item that you can put on your...

Whenever a large storm hits, many homeowners have to deal with repairs and remediation, but one part of your home that sometimes gets damaged but goes unnoticed is your plumbing. Inside and outside fixtures that were submerged could have sediment or start growing...

Do you know how old the underground pipes of your home are? It might not be something that is on your mind, but it is something that can have a great effect on how your sewer pipes function. There are many things that can go wrong with pipes over time due to many...

So, we’ve probably all thought of it. When it comes time to add water to your pool, why would you pay to have it delivered when you could just take a hose from your faucet and fill it up for free. So, is that a good idea? Well, there is not going to be a clear-cut...

Are you battling hordes of fruit flies in your home? It is a common problem, but usually, there are several things that you can do to minimize the risk that they make your home a permanent home for themselves. You can start the fight in your kitchen sink. Fruit flies...

If you get into your shower, and the water that comes out is rusty or discolored in some other way, what do you think the problem is? What about if you are running out of hot water faster than you used to? There are many different signs that can point to the same...