PLUMBING BLOG
Where Should Water Heaters Be Installed?
For those that may be visiting our plumbing blog for the first time, you’ll quickly notice that a common theme throughout quite a few of our blog posts is water heaters. Unsurprisingly, they serve an important purpose in our day-to-day lives and are something we also...
Does Your Showerhead Need To Be Cleaned?
As a plumbing business that offers residential services, it’s safe to say there are a wide range of potential projects we may encounter throughout the year. Obviously, you have the routine ones, like drain cleaning and water heater installations, that you’ll see just...
All About Gas Lines: What You Should Know!
As a plumbing company offering residential, commercial and new construction services, gas lines are something that we inevitably deal with on a routine basis. Furthermore, if you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, chances are you’ve possibly seen these on display at...
What to Know Before Purchasing a Water Softener
A complete household plumbing system is filled with so many useful and interesting plumbing components. While many of these things might not be something the average homeowner thinks of on a routine basis, there’s little doubt that they have an impact on your daily...
Ever Considered Switching to a Tankless Heater?
Without a doubt, tankless water heaters have gradually grown in popularity over the years. While traditional storage tank water heaters are still the more common of the two, there’s a reason why homeowners are consistently inquiring about tankless water heaters. While...
Where Might You Be Wasting Water?
Here on our plumbing blog, you’ll notice the content can jump around from time-to-time. One week, we may be breaking down our favorite faucet brands, while the week after is all about tips for getting the most years out of your water heater. The common theme is that...
Why You Should Clean Your Plumbing Fixtures!
Plumbing fixtures are undoubtedly a popular topic here on the Stine-Nichols’ blog. While some plumbing projects, such as replacing a sewer line, are definitely not the most enjoyable of investments for homeowners to make, that’s not to say all plumbing projects are...
Get Your Plumbing Ready for Winter
It’s never too early to start planning! Particularly with your plumbing system, it’s always a smart move to be thinking ahead and determining if you need to make any changes in the near future. For instance, when you know you’re about to enter a season where your...
5 Things You Should Know About Toilets
Toilets tend to be one of many things that plumbing technicians deal with on a routine basis. Unsurprisingly, they’re the perfect example of a plumbing fixture that is going to be used every single day by homeowners and as such, always needs to be ready to go. And...
Do My Drains Need Cleaned Out?
For those that have followed our blog for awhile, you know that we often highlight individual fixtures throughout the house. From tips on maintaining your water heater to advice on which faucet brands to consider, there is certainly no shortage of topics centered...
Which Fixture Upgrades Should You Consider?
Here on our plumbing blog, we often talk about ways in which you can modernize your plumbing system. After all, when it comes to a homeowner’s perspective on plumbing, you’re likely looking for two things. One, you want to make sure everything is functional and works...
Plumbing Projects Best Left for a Professional
It goes without saying that DIY jobs around the house have been popular for quite some time! After all, it has the potential to save some money (assuming you’re fairly confident with the task at hand). It can be a good way to pick up new skills that you may be able to...
Plumbing Emergencies to Watch Out For!
When it comes to potential plumbing problems one can experience, it’s safe to say they can surely vary in terms of severity. Some of the time, you may have a slow drain that can be cleared up in a matter of minutes by a qualified plumber. However, other times, there...
Sizing Your Home’s Water Heater
We can all agree that having hot water on a daily basis is a must, right? No matter if it’s during the cold winter months or the warm Kansas City summers, we all expect to have hot water when hopping in the shower or turning on a faucet. With that in mind, we can...
Buying a Faucet? Look for These Brands!
If it’s been a little while since you last went faucet shopping, you’ll likely be amazed by just how much the industry has grown in recent years. Yes, you still have many of the household names that you’re used to seeing, like Delta, Moen and Kohler, and there’s no...

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