Day: April 26, 2016

Many homeowners do not realize that plumbing systems are a lot more challenging to work with than some of the other tasks around the home. While you likely know how important it is to make sure the water is not running before using tools to remove pipes or open them up, you may not have the extra experience or knowledge that a plumber would have. Those who work in the plumbing industry have received training and completed a series of exams before they became certified.

There are times when you may quickly solve a plumbing problem in your home. After all, there are often simple solutions to some of the minor problems homeowners deal with, such as a leaky faucet or a clogged drain. However, it is best to leave the complicated stuff to the experts, otherwise you could end up causing some serious damage to your plumbing system and … read more...

If you had a pipe pouring water right into your floor, of course you would do something to stop it and get it fixed right away. Unfortunately, a lot of water leaks aren’t quite that obvious. Even so, people have a very out of sight, out of mind view on matters such as plumbing. If you let water leak unbeknownst to you, you will both allow your water bill to skyrocket and also waste needlessly, which is obviously bad for conservation. To make sure you don’t find yourself in this situation, continue on to find out how you can check for and stop hidden plumbing leaks.

1 – Check Your Meter

This is the easiest way to check your daily water usage. You can usually find the meter right on the outside of your home. Make a note of the current usage, then make sure not to use any water … read more...