Does your home need new pipes? Are you wondering if copper is the best material for your plumbing? Copper pipes have been around for decades. They’re common in houses built after about 1960. Copper pipes remain a good choice in certain circumstances, but plastic pipes have an advantage in other cases. Plastic pipes such as…
Tankless water heaters produce hot water on demand, when someone turns a faucet or starts an appliance. Unlike traditional heaters, tankless models don’t use energy to keep stored water hot. They only kick into gear when someone is ready to take a shower, do laundry, or needs warm water for any other reason. In an…
Trenchless Applications for Plumbing Projects Trenchless technology refers to the advanced methods for doing underground work without having to dig everything up. Instead, they use largely high-tech equipment to go in from just a few key access points, and do the work mostly horizontally. In this way plumbers can replace, rehabilitate, or repair pipes without…
Now that you’ve made the decision to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, the question remains: Should you stay home or leave for the duration of the renovation process? Of course, the only ones who can answer this question is you and whomever you live with, but luckily there are a few questions to ask yourself…
As a homeowner, the inner workings of your house can be mystifying. However, it is important to understand the basics of how your house works, including how your house’s plumbing system is set up. This is especially important for maintenance and prevention issues–after all, a small problem, if left unaddressed, can turn into big, expensive…
Winter’s nearly over, and with the change in weather comes increased motivation to get necessary repairs made in your home. Plumbing issues can cause roadblocks in the effective running of your household, so taking care of them first and foremost is an excellent use of your time and resources. Here are our go-to Spring Plumbing…
If you’re like most people, unclogging your toilet is low on your list of enjoyable activities. However, when those pipes clog, they need instant attention to prevent further clogging, overflowing, and unnecessary house calls to remedy any damage. Despite the technological advancements we enjoy in the modern world, no one has dreamed up a technology…
While freezing temperatures are often responsible for burst pipes in the winter, trees and shrubs pick up the task during the summer and early fall months. These roots are incredibly strong and can crush a pipe and grow inside, wreaking havoc on your plumbing system and contaminating the water that flows into your home. Why…
This morning, Portland’s Water Bureau issued a city-wide boil notice. The problem? E. coli and signs of fecal matter have been detected in three separate tests of the water in two Mt. Tabor reservoirs over the past three days. Portland currently supplies 935,000 customers in the metro area, and the reservoirs in question serve 670,000…
With more and more people making the choice to stay in their homes and upgrade or renovate instead of selling, homeowners are on the watch for more comfortable, luxurious upgrades for their bathrooms. Escapism trends can be found in bathrooms that possess spa-like amenities and design. If you want to create a bathroom with allure,…
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