Handy Plumbing Tips and Tricks
How Does Plumbing Work?
If you're like most homeowners, you don't think much about your plumbing system or how it works until something goes wrong. But once a toilet becomes clogged or a water heater malfunctions, your home's plumbing becomes top priority. Are you having an issue with the...
Cleaning Your Garbage Disposal To Do Away With Odors
There is nothing worse than walking into the kitchen and being overcome by a horrible smell. We throw out the garbage, investigate the refrigerator, and even look between the spaces between the stove and the counter for dropped spoiled food. Yet the horrible odor is...
Homeowner 101: Finding Your Water Shut-Off Valve in an Emergency
If you had a water pipe burst in your home right now, would you know how to shut off the flow? It's vital to know where your water shut-off valve is and how to turn it off in an emergency. If you're not sure where water comes into your home and how to stop it, read...
Three Big Mistakes Homeowners Make With Their Plumbing
It's so tempting to fix that clogged sink by yourself, isn't it? A short trip to the store for some caustic drain cleaner sounds just right. But before you attempt to fix your own plumbing, there's something you should know. It's surprisingly easy to do costly damage...
Water Heater Maintenance
Nobody wants to deal with an old, cranky water heater. But not dealing with it can cause bigger problems -- like not having hot water when you really need it. It's actually easier to take care of your home's water heater than you probably realize. Here's what we...
How to Use a Plunger: Sinks vs Toilets
Most people have a plunger in their home and feel like using it is pretty straightforward. The fact is that a lot of people misuse their plunger out of habit and in the process, end up making a mess or making things worse. Have the Right Plunger on Hand You'll find...
How to Properly Use Your Garbage Disposal
It's tempting to run your garbage disposal like you run your wood chipper -- stuffing in everything you want gone, flipping the switch and letting the machine take care of the work. Sadly, as most Gainesville plumbers will attest, this is the best way to wear it out...
Protecting Your Pipes During Freezing Temperatures
Even though we live in North Central Florida, the temperatures do drop below freezing every winter, which can be especially dangerous for your pipes. Conventional wisdom has always told us to leave a drip on the faucet, but depending on your plumbing system, that may...
When Should You Consider a Repipe
What do sporadic leaks, rusty water, and low water pressure have in common? They're all signs that you might be heading for a repipe. While a complete repipe might sound intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. We've compiled this list of things you need to know that...