That Leaky Garden Hose
Repairing a Leaky Garden Hose A garden hose sprays water, creating a misty arc on the sunlit patio. Leaky garden hoses waste water and create a mess. Fortunately, repairing them is easy and inexpensive. Here’s how to fix common garden hose issues: Identifying Common Problems Water leaks from a damaged blue hose, highlighting the urgency […]
Knock Knock…It’s Your Plumbing
Stopping Water Hammer Noise in Pipes White PVC plumbing pipes arranged in a zigzag pattern over dark wooden boards. Knocking and thumping sounds in your walls or basement when the clothes washer fills or during the rinse cycle often indicate a condition called water hammer. Here’s how to diagnose and fix this issue: Understanding Water […]
Your Nose Knows It’s Time to Clean the Disposal
Eliminating Foul Odors from Your Kitchen Sink That unpleasant sewage or rotten food smell emanating from your kitchen sink, despite appearing clean, can be a common issue. Flushing water or running the garbage disposal might not always solve the problem. Here’s how to tackle the odor at its source: Identifying the Cause Clearing the kitchen […]
Water Heater Drip Needs Attention
What to Do When Your Water Heater’s T&P Valve Leaks Leaking water heater calls for urgent repairs If you find water dripping from the tube on the side of your water heater, it’s a sign something isn’t right. That tube is connected to the temperature and pressure relief (T&P) valve, a critical safety component. Ignoring this […]
Stains Around a Toilet = Serious Problem
How to Detect and Address Water Leaks in Your Home Flooded kitchen disaster: water covers the floor. Water leaks, even small ones, can lead to major damage if left undetected. Keeping an eye out for subtle signs of leaks can help you address them early and avoid costly repairs. Signs of Water Leaks Water leak […]
Plumbing Vent? What Plumbing Vent?
The Importance of Plumbing Vents in Your Home Two white rooftop vents Modern plumbing systems rely on more than just water pipes—they also depend on plumbing vents, which play a critical role in ensuring your drainage system works efficiently and safely. What Is a Plumbing Vent? A plumbing vent isn’t just there to route unwanted odors outside; it’s […]
A Quick “Bucket” Fix to Flush the Toilet
A Quick Bucket Fix to Flush the Toilet A sleek, modern toilet with a unique top-mounted flush tank in a minimalist bathroom. You’ve turned off the water to the toilet because the tank or a plumbing fitting is leaking. But since this is your only toilet, it needs to be used before the plumber arrives […]
When Your Kitchen Faucet Slows Down
Fixing Low Water Flow at Your Kitchen Sink Crystal-clear water flows from a sleek chrome faucet, bringing life to a serene bathroom setting. If the water in your home flows fine everywhere except the kitchen sink, you may not need to call a plumber right away. A common culprit is a clogged aerator or screen in […]
Pop-Up Stopper Sticks
How to Adjust and Maintain a Pop-Up Sink Stopper Close-up of a shiny chrome sink drain stopper with water droplets. A pop-up sink stopper is a convenient feature built into most bathroom sinks. It opens and closes with a knob or lever on the faucet—push it down to drain the sink or lift it to close the […]
The Rain May Drain, But It’s Not a Pain
Where Does Rainwater Go? Understanding Gutter and Sewer Systems Rainwater gushes from a downspout onto a sunlit sidewalk. Rain gutters and downspouts are designed to channel water away from your home, often discharging it into underground piping. While it may look like that water is going into the sanitary sewer, it’s not. Instead, rainwater flows into a storm […]