What You Can Do to Avoid Plumbing Problems
You’ve probably heard the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is certainly true when it comes to plumbing. You can take a few fairly simple steps to avoid serious—and potentially expensive—plumbing problems in your home or commercial building. In this blog, we’ll cover a few tips to help you […]
Types of Trenchless Sewer Repair
In the past, having a problem with a sewer line meant solving it might be destructive to your home or yard. Since sewer lines are underground, it was common to destroy yards and landscaping by digging the trenches required to reach and repair them. However, modern trenchless sewer repair techniques have transformed the process into […]
Top 10 Commercial Plumbing Problems & How to Fix Them
Owning or managing a commercial building is difficult enough without having to deal with plumbing issues. They’re messy and can be expensive to fix, and they can turn residents, customers, or tenants against you. Here are the most common plumbing issues that may affect commercial buildings: Leaking faucets Clogged drains Clogged toilets Running toilets Broken […]
Is Standing Water Dangerous to Your Health? 4 Reasons Why
Contact Our North Carolina Plumbers Standing water is ugly and annoying, but can it actually pose a danger to your health? The answer is yes. Here, we’ll look at some of the reasons standing water—inside or outside your home—can be hazardous to your and your pets’ health. Standing water is dangerous to your health for […]
Energy-Saving AC Tips for Earth Day
Earth Day 2020 is on April 22. As it approaches, this is the perfect time to reevaluate our energy use, particularly as it applies to one of our homes’ biggest energy users: our air conditioners. You can implement a few quick and easy tips to reduce energy use from your HVAC system: Regularly replace your […]
Preventing Sewer Line Damage Caused by Tree Roots
Did you know that tree roots may actually grow toward sewer lines, looking for water, nutrients, and oxygen? If they find a crack, they’ll creep inside and continue to grow, where they can cause serious damage. And the worst part is that you’ll have no idea until something goes wrong. If you have trees growing […]
The Top 5 Commercial HVAC Problems
As a commercial building owner or manager, you need to be sure that your HVAC system is in top-notch condition. This is important for your tenants’ comfort and safety, and it will also impact your energy bill. Here, we’ll consider the most common commercial HVAC problems, and what you can do about them: The system […]
How Can Green Plumbing Protect the Environment & My Budget?
With green plumbing, we can address the biggest energy and water users in your home or office, which can help the environment—and your budget: Water heaters Piping and insulation Toilets Showers and faucets Dishwashers and washing machines Leaks It doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive to upgrade your property with green plumbing. And with […]
DIY Tips for Detecting a Leak: Where’s That Water Coming From?
Nobody wants to deal with a water leak in their home or office, but it happens pretty often, and if you follow a few simple steps, you’ll probably be able to detect a minor leak on your own. Here’s what you should do if you suspect a leak: Turn off all hoses and faucets. Check […]
Why Isn’t My Toilet Flushing?
No one wants to deal with a broken toilet, and they always seem to break down at the worst times: during a party, in the middle of the night, or when you’re about to leave for work. If your toilet isn’t flushing, there’s a reason: The toilet is clogged. There’s not enough water in the […]