PLUMBING BLOG
Why Plumbing Safety is So Important!
For those that follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve likely seen that each and every day in the life of a plumber can look a little bit different. One day you may be installing a faucet and then the next day, there’s an excavator on-site to replace a sewer line....
How Long Does Plumbing Last?
If there’s one question in the plumbing world that can be answered a million different ways, it’s “How long does plumbing last?” As you might guess, this can vary household-to-household, brand-to-brand and of course, based on whatever particular fixture we’re...
Keeping Your Home’s Plumbing System Safe!
When it comes to residential plumbing, it’s always important to not only look for ways to get the best return on your investment, but also keep your home and everyone in it safe from any plumbing problems. While some plumbing issues are certainly minimal and pose...
Do You Need a Sump Pump Installed?
Ever heard the horror stories of flooded basements and the financial toll they caused? If you’ve ever experienced one, you probably know that it’s not a pretty sight and the clean-up process can quickly become quite expensive. That’s why we always label flooded...
6 Household Plumbing Improvements
As the years go by, you would be surprised just how many cool plumbing improvements hit the market. From technological advancements that connect our plumbing systems with our phones to greater efficiency amongst installation techniques, it really has been neat to see...
3 Maintenance Tasks Worth Knocking Out
Managing an entire home’s plumbing system can be a challenge! There are simply quite a few different components to keep track of and it can get to the point where it feels a little overwhelming, especially if you don't have any experience in the plumbing industry....
Covid’s Impact on Plumbing!
Ever since the pandemic started last March, it’s safe to say that all of our lives changed in one way or another. Here in the plumbing world, that was definitely the case! Since “plumbing” was considered an essential service, we still certainly kept busy, but there’s...
What to Look for in a Plumbing Company?
No matter if you own a home, commercial facility or any other building, they will all have some sort of plumbing involved. Water heaters, sewer lines, faucets, toilets, gas lines, garbage disposals, the list goes on! And while it would be nice if everything worked...
Water Softener or Water Filter: What’s the Difference?
It’s safe to say the majority of homeowners are well aware of the various components of a household plumbing system, right? Whether it be the water heater, faucets, toilets, garbage disposal or anything else, there’s also no denying that the average household plumbing...
Who’s Who in Plumbing Brands: Part 4
Time for Part 4 of “Who’s Who in Plumbing Brands.” If you’ve been following along on our plumbing blog, this is a series that we started earlier this year. The reasoning behind starting it is fairly straightforward. In the plumbing industry, there are quite a few...
Advantages of a Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters. If you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or any other social media platform, you’ll probably see plenty of water heater content. Without a doubt, it’s one of the more popular services we offer here at Stine-Nichols and it’s not hard to...
The In’s and Out’s of Water Main Breaks
Have you ever heard of a water main break? While they aren’t nearly as common as some of the other plumbing jobs our team does, that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. And when they do, there’s not a whole lot of time to waste! Since one of our main goals behind this...
5 Reasons to Have a Water Softener Installed
Without a doubt, one of our most popular new installation services each year are water softeners. Just as we mention quite frequently on social media, hard water is a problem that definitely impacts the Kansas City area. As a whole, Kansas City is said to have...
Most Common Summer Plumbing Problems
Did you know the official first day of summer is in just a few short weeks? June 20th officially marks the start of summer in 2021! While we’re sure you’ll be enjoying the weather in what should be a little more normal of a summer (in comparison to 2020), it’s...
5 Plumbing Tips Any Homeowner Can Implement!
Since starting this plumbing blog, one of our main goals has always revolved around providing real plumbing tips that anyone could implement. Given how complex a complete household plumbing system is, it can be a little overwhelming to keep tabs on every single...
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