PLUMBING BLOG
No Cold Water in the Shower?
When it comes to plumbing issues, there’s likely a handful that instantly come to the minds of homeowners. Clogged garbage disposals, slow shower drains and no hot water are likely ones finding their way onto most people’s lists! However, today on the blog, we’re...
5 Bathroom Tips and Tricks From a Plumber!
When you hear the word, “plumber,” most people will naturally think of bathrooms and kitchens. While plumbing certainly encompasses more than just these two rooms, this is where a great deal of our work resides in the residential sector. Fixing leaks, installing new...
The Secret to Soft Water!
Hard water. Not necessarily the worst plumbing problem to have, but also not something you’re dying to have! If you’ve followed along on our blogs before, you know hard water is a real issue that affects thousands of homeowners here in the Kansas City area. In fact,...
Why You Should Care About Water Quality!
As a homeowner, you have plenty on your plate as-is! There’s almost certainly a long list of items you need to monitor or at least keep an eye on consistently throughout the year. One of those that tends to get neglected at times, but should nonetheless be monitored...
The Perfect Water Heater Temperature
Hot water is essential. It’s as simple as that! While it’s also something that is very easy to take for granted, it’s a luxury we expect to have available each and every day. There’s no denying that! As such, this is a major reason why we focus on water heaters so...
Everything You Need to Know About Gas Lines
Have you been thinking about getting a new gas line installed? Maybe you have an upcoming project that’ll require one to be run? Or possibly you’re just interested in learning more about the benefits behind gas-powered appliances? Nonetheless, whenever you’re dealing...
How the Summer Heat Impacts Your Plumbing!
Living in the Kansas City area, we’re certainly no strangers to some sweltering temps in the summer months! While this likely makes many concerned about their air conditioning units, you can’t forget entirely about your plumbing! Yes, your A/C should require the bulk...
Why You Need Your Sewer Line Cleaned!
As a homeowner, there’s a fine line between plumbing repairs that could have been prevented or predicted and those that seemingly pop up out of nowhere. Having said that, the topic of this week’s blog post is going to touch on each of these two categories. For those...
Signs That Your Home Needs Repiped
When it comes to managing a home’s plumbing system, there’s a fine line between repairs and replacements. Sometimes a simple repair or pipe change will do the trick, while other times it will require completely gutting everything! Without a doubt though, repiping is...
Finding the Perfect Commercial Plumber!
This week on the blog, we’re going to switch gears and take a deeper look at commercial plumbing. For those familiar with Stine-Nichols Plumbing, you know that we strive to take care of nearly everything under the “complete plumbing spectrum.” That could mean anything...
Low Water Pressure in the Shower?
Picture this: you hop in the shower after a long day in the office and are greeted with a measly trickle of water. What a let down! The only thing worse would be having no hot water at all! Nonetheless, it is in instances like this that plumbing problems can be...
Summer Plumbing Checklist
As we often say here on the blog, whenever seasons change, so should the manner in which you treat your plumbing. Changes in temperature or precipitation can be quite the challenge for your plumbing system. Considering the first official day of summer is June 20th,...
Is Your Sump Pump Ready For Summer?
Here in the Kansas City area, we’re certainly no strangers to heavy summer rainfall! It’s hard to believe we’re just under a month away from the first day of summer, but it’ll be here before you know it. With that in mind, it’s important to make sure your plumbing...
Why You Should Remodel Your Bathroom!
When it comes to creating or finding your dream home, there’s no denying the fact that you want the kitchen and master bedroom/bathroom to be perfect! Most real estate agents and homebuilders would likely agree with these being two of the major selling points for any...
Plumbing Tools EVERY Homeowner Should Have
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Surprised that a plumbing blog is starting off with a quote from one of the Founding Fathers of the United States? Well, as you’ll see throughout this blog, this quote from Benjamin Franklin can easily be applied to...
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