If you’re wondering whether heavy rain can affect your plumbing, we have both a short and long answer: yes and no. If your draining systems, gutters, house grade are all in check then no matter how hard the rain is, your home will be safe. However, if you have clogged drains or gutters, that’s a…
Smells Like Sewage? Here’s Why
Smelling sewage outside or in your home can feel and be alarming. There are a variety of causes, fortunately not all of them major. With that said, don’t take too deep of a breath (if it’s smelly), and know that you have a team ready to help. Not only that, but we have this article…
Best Drain Cleaning Solutions
The Pain of a Clogged Drain If you’ve ever had a clogged drain, you know the pain and inconvenience. And as a homeowner, you need solutions, not just “quick fixes” that will create long term issues. With that said, the best drain cleaning methods get rid of the clog without damaging the pipe itself. No…
Top Four Pipes You Should Know
1804 gave us America’s first plumbing system. If you might have found a home without plumbing then, you certainly will not today. Or at least we hope not! Well, with a plumbing system come a variety of different pipes. Fortunately, plumbers know exactly what they are and what to do when they leak, clog up…
Taking Care Of Your Bend, OR Vacation Home
Bend, OR is a beautiful place to live and to visit. Residents of Bend can testify! It’s also a prime place to own a vacation rental property as there are many people that come to experience the town during the summer and winter. As with any property, there are maintenance needs. It’s no surprise that…
Simpson Plumbing: A Preferred Flo Installer
How It Works Simpson Plumbing is proud to be a Preferred Flo Installer. Our team has been certified to install Flo devices. Whether you purchase from Simpson Plumbing, through your Insurance or Flo Technologies directly, we are able to install. If you purchase from Flo Technologies, you will be sent a device based on the…
Prevent Those Winter Plumbing Problems In Your Central, Oregon Home
Bend is a beautiful city in Central Oregon with much to offer to its visitors and locals in both summer and winter. It’s an especially popular destination during the winter holidays. So many welcome the New Year in a cozy cabin, surrounded by trees and snow. Whether you live in Bend, or have rentals there,…
Gifts for You and Your Home
Tis’ the Season We’ve got some goodies for you! Holidays are a great time to give to loved ones and beyond. We hope your home is a place you love and enjoy. What better way to guarantee that than home improvements? Everyone loves them and they increase the value of homes. Win – win. And…
Three Reasons to Get a Bathroom Remodel
If you’ve been hesitating about investing into a bathroom remodel, hesitate no longer! We’re here to explain the reasons why it’s important to consider. And ultimately, with home being a popular space (especially now), it’s no doubt worth the investment. Here they are: To get more space. In many cases, bathrooms are too crowded, especially…
How to Find Water Shut Off Valve in Your Home
One of the most important things to know about the plumbing in your home is the location of your water shut off valve. That’s because this valve controls the water flow to the entire house. If you find your home being flooded, you need to know where the water shut off is so you can…