PLUMBING BLOG
Improve the Look of Your Bathroom!
When it comes to the residential plumbing world, it’s safe to say most homeowners have two primary goals. First off, they want everything to be functional. They want the water heater to deliver hot water when needed. They want the garbage disposal to chew up those...
Does Your Sump Pump Need Cleaned?
Would you agree that homeownership and routine maintenance tasks often go hand-in-hand? While it would be great if everything lasted forever, that is probably just wishful thinking! Appliances, plumbing fixtures, furniture, electronics, the list goes on. Having...
Keep These Tips in Mind During the Holidays!
With the holiday season in full swing now, chances are many of us are starting to see our calendars quickly fill up. Company parties, family get-togethers, holiday shopping activities, the list goes on! However, no matter if you’re staying in town or traveling,...
Most Common Toilet Troubles!
When it comes to the most problematic areas in a household’s plumbing system, any guesses which area experiences the most issues? Well, to be completely honest, that answer can easily vary from household-to-household. If not everyone is diligent about what goes down...
Buying an Older Home? Watch Out for These Things!
It’s safe to say that the past year and a half has been a major boom for the housing market! Particularly here in Kansas City, homes have been getting swooped up left and right. Anyone that’s been trying to sell or buy a home during this time period can attest to that...
What is a Backflow Preventer?
When you get down to some of the plumbing lingo, it’s safe to say there are plenty of terms that everyone knows, as well as a handful that aren’t as well-known. As is generally the case with our plumbing blog, we always like to educate our customers on the various...
When Do You Need Professional Drain Cleaning?
When you think of a plumber, what comes to mind first? Perhaps it’s a toilet, faucet, water heater, sewer line or a number of other different spots around the house. Yet another popular answer to that question though would be slow or clogged drains. Whether that be a...
Popular Water Heater Questions!
If you take a look through our Facebook or Instagram pages, chances are you’ll see plenty of water heater content. Rheem, AO Smith, Bradford White, Ruud, many of these names may very well sound a little familiar. As a local plumbing business that offers both...
Plumbing Problems You Should Look Out For!
It’s safe to say owning a home comes with it’s fair share of responsibilities, right? Whether that be on the financial side of things or general up-keep items, maintaining it is going to inevitably require some time and effort. As you might guess, with this being a...
Who’s Who in Plumbing Brands: Part 5
Do you need something replaced in your plumbing system and have no idea how to differentiate the quality brands from the lackluster ones? No matter if it be water heaters, faucets, showerheads, garbage disposals or anything else, you would be surprised just how many...
Value of Knowing an Emergency Plumber!
When it comes to plumbing, there’s no denying emergencies can happen. If you’ve experienced one first-hand, you’re likely well aware of this! And if you’ve been lucky enough to avoid a plumbing emergency up to this point, we hope it stays that way! Nonetheless, when a...
Finding the Perfect Garbage Disposal
If you really think about it, there’s no denying that plumbing is heavily intertwined with our daily lives. And while it typically is functioning properly 99-percent of the time, it can be incredibly frustrating for homeowners when something goes awry. As a plumbing...
Considering a Remodel? Keep This in Mind!
No matter if you’re planning a bathroom remodel, kitchen renovation or even re-doing an entire floor, there’s no denying that remodeling can be fun! It gives a homeowner the opportunity to change the look and feel of their home, while also putting their own unique...
Planning Ahead for Winter Plumbing!
Given how the weather has been recently here in Kansas City, it may not seem like it, but the truth is winter is quickly approaching. As we near the end of September, it is never a bad idea to start considering which areas of your home could use some preventative...
Coolest Plumbing Inventions Over the Years!
When you think of technological advancements and cool inventions, I’m going to take a wild guess and assume plumbing isn’t the first thing that comes to mind! Nonetheless, just like any other industry, the plumbing world has seen more than its fair share of changes...
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