If you are concerned about the quality of your drinking water, filters are a viable and affordable option. It will give you bottle-quality water straight from the tap. However, home water purification systems are available in a wide variety of set-ups. And knowing the best one for your home can be difficult. While top-of-the-line drinking...
The average cost to install a tankless water heater is $1,782. Homeowners find themselves spending between $959 and $2,739, depending on the model and factors like labor. The typical hourly rate for a plumber is $45-$150. Conventional hot water tanks may become a thing of the past considering all the modern-day advances now available. With the innovation of the...
Have you ever noticed that when you’re the last one to take a shower that half-way through you get a cold surprise? Or has this happened to you: when you turn on the hot water, you scald your hands. This is probably because you have a traditional water heater. However, tank-less hot water heaters are...
In general, tap water in the United States is perfectly safe for human consumption. However, sometimes you may notice a funny color, odor, or taste. These often come from otherwise harmless contaminants like chlorine, sulfur, iron, and manganese. Home drinking water purification is a snap when it comes to filtering out these benign contaminates; in...
If you have water damage in your home, there’s a series of steps you need to follow to solve your problem. These include identifying the source of the damage, fixing the problem and then dealing with the water damage itself. Finding the Source of Your Water Damage Water damage is not always easy to figure...
Plumbing is an important aspect of a home’s water and waste system which consists of the pipes and system used to carry water through and away from home. While some jobs require the services of a professional plumber, there are other jobs that can be handled by homeowners; however, before anyone attempts to make their...
Plumbers and plumbing contractors are not necessarily the same thing. When you have a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or another common plumbing problem, entrust it good plumbers. On the other hand, plumbing contractors are usually called only when there’s a major plumbing problem. Whether it is brand new plumbing is being installed in addition,...
Sooner or later, we all have to call a plumber and plumbers can be expensive to hire – there’s just no way around that. However, there are a variety of ways to improve the value you get your money. Save Money on Plumbing Many people make the mistake of shopping for services primarily based on...
If you’re having problems like low water pressure, then it might be time to replace your pipes. Low water pressure can mean that there is corrosion in your current pipes, which could eventually mean holes or leaks that can cause much bigger problems. If you’re building a new home, adding to an existing structure or...
Tired of calling a plumber? Use these tricks to avoid plumbing problems to ward off constant and costly repairs. #1 Insulate Pipes Naturally, pipe insulation is most important in areas where there is the potential for pipes to freeze and burst. The cost of both piping and insulation is tiny relative to the damages when...