Tips To Prevent Plumbing Pipes From Freezing

Plumbing pipes often burst when they freeze since water expands when it freezes. A burst pipe can lead to serious water damage in the house. Every homeowner who wants to prevent such disasters should take measures to prevent pipe freezes. Below is an overview of such measures. Avoid Cold Drafts The outside air is typically several degrees colder than the indoor air during the cold season. The cold air from outside can easily freeze your pipe if you allow the air inside. [Read More]

3 Big Signs You Have A Big Problem With Your Septic System

When you build a house, you have two options regarding your plumbing system: you either run off of your traditional sewer system or run off of a septic system. If you live in a rural area, chances are that your property will need to be hooked up to a septic tank rather than a sewage system because you won't have access to the city's lines. The great thing about septic systems is that they tend to be more economical and environmentally friendly. [Read More]

4 Tips To Add The Right Filtration For Softer, Healthier Water Throughout Your Home

If your home has a problem with hard water, filtration improvements are going to be needed to make it softer. First, you need to know about hard water and the different water quality problems that require filtration solution. The following tips will help with the improvements to your home with the right type of filtration system to ensure that your home has clean water for all the plumbing. Minor Hard Water Problems That Can Be Solved with A Water Softener System for Your Home   [Read More]

Why You Might Want To Have Your Sewage Lines Given New Liners

When were your current sewage lines installed? Are they the original lines that were installed thirty or forty years ago? If so, you might want to consider hiring pipelining contractors to have a new liner placed inside of your existing sewage drain line. If you have not put a lot of thought into having this done in the past, you might not know just how beneficial this type of improvement or upgrade can be. [Read More]