Leaks aren't always the dramatic burst pipe of sitcom fame. Sometimes they can creep up on you until you don't realize how much water you're losing -- or how much damage has been done. Some figures show the average family wastes 11,000 gallons of water each year through leaks alone. That's roughly 270 loads of […]
Your typical household plumbing emergency will not happen at noon on a Wednesday when the plumbers are readily available, no, your emergency will happen at midnight on a holiday in a snowstorm. The important thing is that you are prepared so the emergency is held at bay until your plumber can get out to you […]
As in the years previous, the top trends for remodeling your bathroom all center around making your space more open, contemporary, utilitarian, and some times more high tech. Open Showers With an open and doorless shower you not only get more room but more light is let in as well. Frameless or walk in showers […]
Because the plumbing is one of the most expensive systems in a home, finding ways to extend it's life is imperative. To ensure that a plumbing system is in top shape, there are several things that need to be monitored, one of which is the age and condition of the entire system. When plumbing gets […]
The modern toilet is one of the most useful innovations known to man. The history of the toilet is one that dates back to 3,000 B.C. Scotland. During this time period, people lived in stone settlements with drains built into the walls, which historians believe were used for toiletry purposes. In 1,700 B.C. Crete, earthenware […]
