PLUMBING BLOG
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...
What’s The Purpose of a Sewer Clean-Out?
If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, chances are you’ve seen one of our sewer line projects before. Whether it be a minor repair or complete replacement, these are always bigger jobs and generally require the use of an excavator as well. On this week’s blog,...
Debunking Popular Plumbing Myths
As is the case with many other industries, the plumbing world is no stranger to it’s fair share of myths. As we grow up, there are so many different household tips and tricks that seem to get passed down from generation to generation. While some of these are...
6 Things to Blame For Low Water Pressure
There’s no denying the fact that it can be extremely frustrating when your plumbing isn’t working like it’s supposed to. Whether that be the absence of hot water, a faucet not working or even a sewer line failure, it usually requires you to take off work in order to...
Understanding Types of Plumbing Pipes: Part 2
If you look around at the plumbing throughout your home, you’ll likely come across a wide variety of different piping materials. Whether that be the ones connected to your water heater, under the sink or anything else readily exposed, you may wonder what the purpose...
Who’s Who of Plumbing Brands: Part 3
When it comes to plumbing brands, unless you’re working with them each and every day, it can seem a little daunting just how many different names there are. Some are categorized as eco-friendly, some listed as luxury, some are name brands that you see everywhere and...
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