How to Install an Outdoor Hot and Cold Water Faucet

Installing Outdoor Hot and Cold Faucet

Making the most of your outdoor living spaces has been trending for quite a few years now, with elaborate backyard kitchens becoming more and more popular. With built-in cabinets, countertops,…

A Simple Guide to Unclogging Drains with a Plunger

How to Use a Plunger to Unclog a Drain

The humble plunger is a simple yet effective tool for breaking clogs in sinks, tubs and toilets. This handy tool is easy to use. You can make the most of its power…

Quick Solutions to Stop Your Toilet from Running

How to Stop a Running Toilet

Need to catch a running toilet? A running toilet wastes water and money, and it’s one of the most common ways a house loses water. Fixing a toilet that is…

The Best and Safest Temperature for Your Water Heater

What Is the Safest Water Heater Temperature?

Water heaters are essential to everyday living in your home. They ensure your Vancouver, Washington home has plenty of water for hot showers, baths and clean dishes. Hot water also kills…

Everything You Need to Know About Pipe Insulation

How to Insulate Pipes

With winter slowly creeping up on us (or even kicking open the door some years), now is a good time to think about the potential of frozen pipes. If you…

How to Diagnose and Fix Your Dishwasher Problems

How to Troubleshoot a Dishwasher

Is your dishwasher on the fritz? While a dishwasher isn’t a necessity, is does make life better. Dishes pile up fast, especially if you have kids. If the dishwasher is…

Why Your Toilet Keeps Running and How to Stop It

Toilet Running? Here’s How To Repair It

Tips to Fix a Running Toilet Is your toilet running? (No, this is not a joke.) Running toilets are one of the most common reasons people call a plumber in…

How Heat Pump Water Heaters Generate Hot Water

How Does a Heat Pump Water Heater Work?

Lots of people in the Pacific Northwest use heat pumps to heat and cool their homes and businesses. Heat pumps are efficient and well suited for the mild winters in…

How to Keep a Commercial Grease Trap Clean

Commercial kitchens, whether they are in restaurants, schools or large gathering places, are required to install grease traps on outgoing drain pipes. This prevents large amounts of fat, oil and…