We’ve heard it before many, many times before: someone steps into the shower to get ready for work in the morning and the water refuses to get warm. And we…
We’ve all been there. You’ve just hopped in the shower, ready to relax and take your own sweet time. Once a few minutes have passed by, however, your water starts…
The tiny home trend is part of a larger demand for small homes featuring high-efficiency appliances such as tankless water heaters and eco-friendly design. The New York Times recently profiled a small Oregon home…
Many of Vancouver’s neighborhoods were built at the turn of the 20th century, and the plumbing systems present unique challenges to homeowners. Old pipes and fixtures can cause common plumbing problems…
Nothing will ruin a day faster than discovering your drain pipes won’t drain. Whether it’s in the shower or the kitchen sink, standing water is a sign that something isn’t…
What happens when storm drains clog or get overwhelmed? Streets turn into rivers and basements can fill with water. That’s what happened in Portland recently when the area received unusually…
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…
Outdoor Faucet Leaking? Knowing how to repair a leaky outdoor faucet is one of those tasks that can be extremely helpful for the average homeowner. In many cases — not…