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When it comes to upgrading your bathroom, there are many reasons that it is a good idea for you to do exactly that. For example, you can add value to your home and increase the amount of equity in the home, meaning that you should get more for it if you ever decide to sell it. Second, you can remodel your bathroom with important safety upgrades. Finally, you can increase the efficiency of the home by making a few small changes that will save you money each month on your energy costs.

Added Value

Many people decide to remodel the bathroom because they want to add value to the home. If you have a bathroom that is outdated, you can dramatically alter the value of your home by simply remodeling the bathroom, even if you do not remodel any other room in the house. Simply upgrading the fixtures and including new lights and faucets can go a long way toward increasing the value of your home. If you want to make major renovations, you can remodel the tub and shower areas and install new sinks and countertops in conjunction with new tile or a fresh coat of paint.

Safety

If you are worried about safety upgrades, you can upgrade a dangerous tub and shower combination and make it easier to get in and out of. You can also add upgrades to make the shower slip resistant. You can even add separate electrical outlets and create additional space in order to ensure that hair dryers and other electronics are nowhere near sinks, tubs or any other source of water. It is also a good idea to make sure that all of electrical outlets in the bathroom are grounded in order to further increase the level of safety.

Efficiency

Finally, upgrading a bathroom can increase your home's efficiency and reduce the amount of money that you have to spend every month on your heating and cooling costs. This can be accomplished by making some relatively minor renovations that have huge dividends. For example, if you change the type of light bulbs that you are using in the bathroom and switch to something that is more energy efficient, you could see a big difference in your next energy bill. By the same token, you can install specialized shower heads and faucets that help you regulate the amount of water that is used.
Making these upgrades to your home will make your home more beautiful, safer and it will save you money. When you consider all of these things, there is simply no reason not to renovate your bathroom and enjoy your home more than ever.
Looking to remodel the bathroom in your Salt Lake City home? Call Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning at (801) 341-4222 and let us make your vision a reality!

 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosed that drinking water from the tap “can reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.” What kind of contaminants remain? Are they harmful? Can we control them from entering our home tap water? This is where a whole house water filtration system comes into play.
The most common contaminants are toxic heavy metals, Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs), Chlorine, Fluoride, bacteria and parasites. The toxic heavy metals include lead, copper, aluminum and mercury. Once ingested, the body cannot remove these metals, and this weakens the immune system. The VOCs are the result of pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and general household chemicals. Studies have shown that ingesting even small amounts of these chemicals can cause cancer. Pharmaceutical contamination of water from toilets and bathing is a relatively new and unregulated concern.
Chlorine and Fluoride are both added to our water. Chlorine kills microorganisms. However, Chlorine is very harmful to human cells. The National Cancer Institute warns that people who drink unfiltered chlorinated water have a 90 percent greater chance of developing cancer. The controversial addition of Fluoride to water was intended to prevent tooth decay in children. However, studies show that Fluoride can weaken the kidneys, cause neurological diseases, as well as bone cancer.

The E-coli bacteria can be found in water treatment plants or the water lines in our homes. This is a fecal based bacteria which can cause severe diarrhea for several days. Giardia is a parasite which attaches itself to the walls of the intestines. Some water treatment facilities do not test for Giardia because Chlorine is the acceptable means for killing this parasite. The symptoms of Giardia are similar in nature to E-coli, and cause severe diarrhea plus abdominal cramps.
Now, let’s look at a viable solution for bringing pure water into the home. Most skilled plumbers would agree that a whole house water filtration system is the wisest and safest choice. The powerful filter is installed directly into the main water line and all water coming into the home receives a high level of filtration at this point-of-entry. Not only is the drinking water filtered, but also water in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room.
Although the water treatment plants do their best to protect our water supply, it is important that we also take control of our health and safety. The whole home water filtration system provides an additional safety barrier for bringing healthy water into the home.
Looking to install a whole house water filtration system in your Salt Lake City home? Call Valley Plumbing and Drain Cleaning at (801) 418-9283 and start enjoying the benefits of healthier and cleaner water today!

Bathroom Home Remodel
Many American homeowners are intimidated by home remodel, particularly one's bathroom. However, in the big scheme of things remodeling one's bathroom is not that complicated given the wide variety of materials readily available for the American consumer and the many sources that can be accessed online, through mailed brochures and pamphlets, or in person.
The key with respect to any bathroom remodel is to ascertain the square footage of the room and then begin the re-design of the area. Such is typically done through the assistance of a computer program but this can easily be accomplished the old-fashioned way with tracing paper and pencil.
Factors to Consider in a Bathroom Remodel
The most important factor for any homeowner in remodeling his or her bathroom is the location of water pipes for a shower, bath tub, and sink. The location of water pipes in the room to be remodeled will determine whether the piping remains as configured or will need to be repositioned if the shower, bathtub, or sink(s) will be repositioned.
Most American bathrooms provide views of the outdoors from the bathtub position with tile to prevent moisture intrusion into the subfloor. Bathtubs come in a wide variety of lengths and widths for the consumer. Tile comes in a myriad of patterns, colors, and styles as well.
In selecting the cabinets for the bathroom, hardwoods and hardwood veneers in a variety of woods are typically used due to their ability to prevent water intrusion and resulting damage.
Selection of the shower is it a pre-fabricated unit or custom-built tiled inlaid with or without benches are typical in the modern American bathroom with added features such as "wash jets" and a "steamer" to have your own wet steam in the privacy of one's home.
Costs of a Bathroom Remodel
Studies have shown that the costs of remodeling one's bathroom typically appreciate the property's value well in excess of the costs of the remodel. As a result, the remodeling of one's bathroom not only gives the homeowner a room that he or she can enjoy for years to come but also adds value to the property usually in excess of the costs of the bathroom remodel.

Ready to improve the looks of your Salt Lake City home's bathroom? Call Valley Plumbing at (801) 418-9283 for bathroom remodeling. 

Most people don't even realize when they have a hard water problem in their home. The sure signs of a hard water problem include a white film around faucets and tubs, dishes that never seem to get clean, poor quality drinking water with an unexplainable smell or taste, and even clogged pipes. If left alone, hard water can wreak havoc on a plumbing system by causing a buildup of minerals like calcium and magnesium. There are products on the market that advertise their use as a water softener, such as chemical liquids and powders, however these products are not the way to go. Such products can ruin clothes and even cause serious health risks to family members. A proper water softener installation done by a professional Salt Lake City plumber from Valley Plumbing can remedy hard water problems, without the added complications of subpar products.
Calcium and magnesium deposits are the main causes of hard water. The purpose of an effective water softener is to eliminate these unwanted minerals. A water softener is a mechanical system that is most often installed right where your water supply enters the home. The system will remove calcium and magnesium, replacing them with sodium or another harmless mineral like potassium. The process by which these minerals are replaced is known as an ion exchange.
A water softener contains a mineral tank that is filled with resin or zeolite, which are tiny polystyrene beads that have a negative charge. Since calcium and magnesium have positive charges, these minerals will immediately grab on to the beads. A powerful brine solution is then flushed through the tank to wash the mineral deposits off of the beads. Common salt is used to help create the brine solution.
After the beads have collected the calcium and magnesium deposits, the tank begins a 3-phase regenerating cycle. Once the phases are complete, the extra brine is then flushed from the mineral tank and the system is reset. Water softeners use either a mechanical water meter, electric timer, or a computer to determine when the system needs to be recharged and flushed. Valley Plumbing can help you to choose the best water softener for your home and budget.
If you are in the Salt Lake City area and are in need of a water softener installation, contact Valley Plumbing at (801) 341-4222.

Bathroom repiping is a topic that isn't widely covered enough yet on the web. There are some common misconceptions and beliefs about the amount of time that goes into getting the job done, and today I plan to address that. I will go over the basics of bathroom repiping and explain just how long it may take to accomplish.

The first misconception is that plumbers can get any job done in about an hour. This is false beyond belief, for the most part. Although some plumbing jobs are quick and simple, repiping is not. Just like any other job there is a due process that must happen for the job to continue. Steps such as inspection, testing, the tear-down and the reassembly each must happen for the job to come to a finish.
Aside from the process involved, another major aspect that must be taken into consideration is the size and dimensions of the bathroom. It may seem like common sense, but the actual size of the bathroom and the placement of the pipes, play a critical role in determining how long the service will take. Smaller bathrooms with pipe access panels are typically the quickest to get done, while bathrooms that are either too large or too small may take longer.
Another factor to consider is where the bathroom is located in the house and if it's not on the ground floor. Some apartment complexes, multi-home units and bigger houses have bathrooms that are just in odd places or on a second or higher floor. These factors can play a large role in determining the length of time for repiping. In general, no two homes are exactly alike so times will vary.
Overall, the time it takes to complete bathroom repiping depends on multiple factors. The biggest ones being the size and dimensions of the bathroom as well as the location within the home. Other factors may not be known until the plumber fully examines the area to be repiped.
Is your bathroom in need of a full repipe? Call Valley Plumbing today at (801) 487-4770 for the best services in Salt Lake City!