PLUMBING BLOG
6 Reasons to Get Your Drains Cleaned
When it comes to residential plumbing, there’s no denying the fact that our plumbing system works hard for us each and every day! Whether it be those pipes hid behind the walls, in the ceiling or underground, your plumbing is working everywhere! This complete system...
How Can I Make My Pipes Last Longer
When it comes to residential plumbing, I’m sure nearly every Kansas City homeowner would agree with me when I say the longer your pipes can last, the better. Unfortunately, in order to make this a reality, it’s going to require a little bit of work from you, the...
Maintaining Tankless Water Heaters
Without a doubt, one of the most frustrating headaches that arises from homeownership is paying for repairs when something breaks. While some of these are simply unpreventable and the result of regular wear and tear, the truth is a lot of these failures could’ve been...
Creating Swope Health
Kansas City Commercial Plumbing Project: Swope Health Another plumbing project is nearing completion! Having recently featured the projects with the Laundromat and the Iron District, it truly is amazing to see vacant lots or buildings transformed into fully-operating...
Emergency Plumbing Guide
Ever come home and notice your house is starting to slowly resemble an indoor swimming pool? What would be the first action you would take upon seeing this? If you’re at a loss of words, you are certainly not alone! What was just described can be accurately defined as...
Ask This Before Hiring a Plumber!
Plumbing problems don’t always strike at the most opportune times! We’ve said it here on the blog before and will continue to do so, because it’s simply the truth. At the same time, while it may seem inconvenient at that particular moment, the key factor is getting it...
The Making of a Laundromat
While the new year has been underway for nearly a month now, things have been rocking and rolling here at Stine-Nichols HQ. As we often say, plumbing involves a lot more than just installing toilets and cleaning out drains! Yes, that’s a major aspect of what we do,...
How to Save Water, Energy and Money!
Just like any other industry, advancements in plumbing technology are both exciting and capable of making our lives easier. From tankless water heaters to touchless plumbing fixtures and so much more, it’s tough to predict what the future will hold in the plumbing...
What Size Of Water Heater Do I Need?
If you like hot showers in the morning and warm water when you wash the dishes, you should view your hot water heater as a worthwhile investment. Every year, we receive hundreds of calls from Kansas City homeowners needing help with their water heaters. Whether it’s...
The Iron District Takes Shape
As we kick off 2020, we can’t help but reminisce on some of the projects we’ve had the opportunity to work on this past year! From the new St. Pius X High School football field to Hostess HQ in Lenexa, the list goes on! 2019 was filled with its fair share of water...
New Year’s Resolutions
Now that 2020 is officially in full-swing, everyone has something different that they would like to commit to for the new year. These resolutions could vary from eating healthier, exercising more or even keeping a closer eye on one’s finances. However, there are...
Plumbing Problems In Older Homes
There’s no question that older homes possess a rare sense of charm and character. From the framing of the home to the craftsmanship inside, they are certainly unique in their own right. Unfortunately, many of these older homes are not necessarily built with the...
Plumbing Technology in 2019
As we near the end of the year, we decided to get a little sentimental for this week’s blog post! While we are still referencing water heaters, sewer lines, and toilets, it might not classify as ‘sentimental’ to everyone. Nonetheless, our team recently decided to...
Baby-Proofing Your Plumbing System
If you happen to be reading this blog, you could have a new bundle of joy about to enter your life! Congratulations! You’ve probably already been reading up on various ways to ensure you’re completely prepared. Installing a car seat, as well as stocking up on diapers,...
Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
Repair or replace? As a homeowner, this is likely a question you’ll ask yourself more than a handful of times when it comes to household appliances. Whether that be the washing machine, dishwasher, water heater or any other appliance, this is simply a part of...

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