Tips for Shower Maintenance and Water Flow
If we wanted a weak shower, we’d head outside into the rain with a squeegee and a brush. While there’s nothing like a hot, warm, powerful shower stream, there’s also nothing quite as disappointing as stepping into a matchbox in a hotel with about as much water pressure as a deflating balloon. When this starts …
Emergency Repairs — A Look Into Our Most Common Emergency Calls
When it rains, it pours. And when your plumbing gets a kink, it also often pours too: from your overflowing toilet or your leaky under-sink pipes. If you’ve had to call the plumber in desperate need of help with a plumbing emergency, you’re not alone! It’s estimated that an average US family of four goes …
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Oil and Water — Why We Dispose of Cooking Oils Instead of Draining
It’s the post-mealtime lull and you’re getting ready to clean up after cooking. Whether you’ve been grilling, sauteing, searing or stir-frying, chances are you have some leftover cooking oil sitting in your pots and pans. What are you doing with it? You might be the Crisco-can keeper, pouring it into a metal can next to …
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Four Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid
Leaking faucets and pipes beneath the sink are among the most common plumbing issues homeowners face. While you can address minor issues using DIY methods and the right tools, it’s more prudent to leave them to the professionals. Taking the DIY route can sometimes lead to costly blunders. At times homeowners don’t realize where they …
All Five Senses — Locating Plumbing Issues With Sound, Taste, and Smell
If you’re a homeowner, you will inevitably run into a plumbing problem of some kind. And don’t be lulled into thinking you’ll be problem-free if you bought a new house; even new constructions have been known to spring a surprise leak now and again (just to keep you on your toes!). However, plumbing snafus don’t …
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Four Ways To Detect A Water Leak
Plumbing leaks are amongst the most common issues faced by homeowners. The worse part about leaks is that not all of them are easy to detect. Minor leaks often go unnoticed, costing homeowners hundreds of dollars in a year. That is why it is essential to schedule a plumbing service to inspect and repair leakages regularly.
How To Conserve Water At Home
Reducing water usage not only saves you money but is also the right environmental decision. Here are some easy water conservation tips you can implement today to save water and cut down your bills.
How To Clean A Showerhead
Showerheads get clogged over time due to mineral deposits or dust in the water. If your showerhead has been dribbling water due to blockages, then you’ve come to the right place. We have two tested DIY cleaning methods for clogged and dirty showerheads. This first method doesn’t require tools or disassembling; the second method requires …
Better Safe Than Sorry — Winterizing Tips for Reno’s Cold
Although Reno boasts some hot, arid weather in the summer, winters are cold, snowy and can dip between 20-30F. In order to avoid headaches and make sure your property is safe from inclement weather, there are some important steps you need to take to winterize. Planning for the colder months and winterizing your home effectively …
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Four Signs Your Plumbing Could Use a Tune-Up
Reno, Nevada, is a dry place. You don’t want to be caught with no water in your shower or kitchen—especially not when you discover where it all went an hour later—usually a puddle in the garage. Unlike appliances, a plumbing system doesn’t present a “unplug and plug it back in” situation. If there are issues …
