​Warmer weather is a welcomed sight, as it becomes time to gear up for fun times with friends and loved ones.  Summer is the staple for backyard gardens, poolside fun, and neighborhood barbeques. Like other plumbing on the inside of your home, you should also take care of the plumbing on the outside of your home. Taking these extra steps will reduce the stress that sometimes outdoor plumbing causes. 

​There are several types of pipes you can choose from when you are installing plumbing in either your residential or commercial building.  It is always good to do your research, so you can make an educated decision on how you would like your plumbing to perform. Some options work better than others depending on the job you want them to perform.  Here is a list of the most common pipes used in the plumbing industry to help gain maximum performance for your plumbing system. 

​Clog drains happen in sinks, showers, and tubs. Instead of flowing down your drain properly they tend to back up. I know what you are thinking “Oh no this is a disaster; we need to fix this now”!  After seeing numerous commercials for drain cleaners I am sure you have a brand in mind that could help fix your clogged drain issue. With this blog we are going to talk about the good, bad, and the ugly about cleaning clogged drains on your own. 

Plumbing issues come in all shapes and sizes, some are inexpensive while others can be costly. Learning to identify what areas may be a problem area in your home is key to eliminating the issue before it grows into a real plumbing issue for your home. If issues are not addressed right away at the time of discovery they can turn into a much bigger problem. For example, a leaky faucet could be the beginning of underlying issues that the home owner is unaware of going on. Some of the most common issues a homeowner faces are the following:

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​There are many benefits of using plastic pipes. They are inexpensive, easy to come by, light weight, and they don’t corrode. They are also great for your plumbing system because they don’t accumulate condensation from cold water like most metal pipes and help keep hot water hot.  The two most common plastic pipes you will find plumbers using in the industry are PVC pipes and ABS pipes. 

​A plumbing emergency can happen at any time without any warning. This is especially true in colder months when temperatures drop below freezing for weeks. Frozen pipes backed up sewers, and gas leaks occur without warning, but not taking immediate action can be detrimental to the rest of your plumbing system.
In the event of a plumbing emergency, it is essential to take the proper steps in order to minimize damages.

​High levels of moisture that are produced by leaks in pipes can sometimes attract insects and rodents. This can happen both inside the home and around pipes that are in basements and crawl spaces. Here are some tips and tricks to reduce the presents of rodents and insects that may try to make your home their home too.

​If you look around your bathroom you will probably notice there is a lot hair built up that lingers. Unfortunately, our hair can be the cause of blockage in both sink drains and shower drains. So, have compiled a list of tips and tricks that can help you avoid build up from hair in your drains.