Shocking as it may sound, the average American household’s leaks can account for over 10,000 gallons of water lost every year. Leaks in homes like yours may waste up to 1 trillion gallons annually on a nationwide scale. With undetected trickles causing this much waste, consider the amount of water lost when we brush our…
What if My Pipes Burst This Winter?
With one of the coldest winters in recent memory upon us, the threat of pipes freezing and bursting is real. Pipes that freeze and then defrost have an increased chance of bursting, causing water leaks that can lead to floods that damage the structure of your home as well as your valuables. One way to…
How to REALLY Clean Your Bathroom
Getting a bathroom clean takes work. However, a little (or a lot) of elbow grease does nothing without the proper cleaners, each designed for a specific surface. Read on for tips, techniques, and which cleaners to use on which surfaces. Success Tip: Be sure to consult manufacturer details for exact uses and methods for each…
6 Items That Should Never Go Down Your Drain
Looking for ways to avoid clogged drains? Consider not what you should use to clear the drain, but what should never, ever make its way into your pipes at all. The following items (6 of them!) should stay out at all costs: Grease Yes, pouring hot grease into your drain seems like a great idea…
How to Snake a Drain or Toilet
Snaking your drain or toilet is one of the most common methods of clearing it. That said, not everyone has either the equipment or the know-how to do so properly. That’s where we come in! Snaking your drain is easy if you first purchase the appropriate apparatus. Coat hanger? Not usually the best choice. Here…
Plumbing In Space
You know how your home plumbing works, but have you ever considered how plumbing operates in a zero-gravity space station? Resources such as square footage and water supply are limited inside NASA’s International Space Station (ISS), so engineers have devised creative ways of keeping the astronauts comfortable. Water and waste cycle through a complex filtering…
When Do I Need to Re-Pipe My House?
We use water every day to bathe, clean our clothes and dishes, cook, and hydrate our bodies. Your pipes deliver water to your home day in and day out without any effort on your part. However, nothing lasts forever, pipes included, so knowing the proper time to re-pipe can save you the hassle of dealing…
Save Money and Energy with these Energy Efficiency Improvements
Feel like your home is leaking money and energy? Looking for ways to save on both? Considering that, according to ENERGY STAR®, hot water that leaks at a rate of one drip per second from a single faucet can waste up to 1,661 gallons of water over the course of a year and up to…
Top 3 Reasons to Invest in a Tankless Water Heater
Swapping the bulky water heater that lurks in the back corner of your storage closet or basement for a streamlined model that provides hot water on-demand may seem like a no-brainer. However, any important household upgrade requires a clear-minded assessment before investing. Consider the following benefits of flipping your overworked, outdated water heater for a…
Vacation-Proof Your Home
Going away this summer? When the sun shows itself and the rainy season comes to a close, planning trips is a great way to enjoy the weather, connect with family and friends, and see new places. However, leaving your home unattended for even a few days can set you up for a plumbing disaster if…