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7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Commercial Plumbers

Across the country, there are more than 480,000 plumbers but they're not all created equally. Getting a plumbing fix done right is ...

6 Obvious Signs Your Home Needs a Gas Line Repair (and a Few Sneaky Signs)

1. Hissing Sound When a gas line has a hole or crack, the fuel will escape. Some of these holes are too tiny to detect with your ...

Here's Why the Dishwasher Isn't Getting Water

Is your dishwasher failing to do its valuable job? When you open the door to find your plates and cutlery are still dirty, you ...

8 Valuable Plumbing Tips for New Homeowners

You finally moved into a new home. Congratulations! But before you get all jumpy and excited, remember that you still have a lot ...

Is Your Garbage Disposal Leaking? Here's Why

Is your garbage disposal leaking, but you can't spot the culprit? Well, checking a garbage disposal is a bit complex because the ...

Why Your Toilet Keeps Running (and How to Fix It)

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, American toilets use up to 26.7% of the total water consumed in an average home. ...

High Water Bill? Here's How to Lower It

If you’re not paying close attention, a high water bill can really sneak up on you. Long showers, frequent dishwasher cycles, and ...

The Plumbing Repair Cost Guide: What You Need to Know

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the median pay for plumbers and pipefitters was $28.79 per hour in 2021. Regardless of the ...

5 Possible Reasons You Have Water Dripping From a Faucet

An average American family spends $1,000 on water bill every year. How much do you spend on the water in your home? Would you like ...

Water Heater Repair vs. Replacement: How to Avoid a Plumbing Nightmare

We've all been there. You turn on the hot water only to be greeted with icy cold water in return. For most, this can be as simple ...

DIY Repair Tips for Common Plumbing Problems

It’s hard to conceptualize how the average American household wastes nearly 10,000 gallons of water every year due to plumbing ...

5 Water Heater Issues to Look for Before Winter

There simply isn't anything worse than having to take a cold shower during cold, dark winter days. Here are five common water ...

7 Telltale Signs You Have a Busted Pipe in Your Home

Did you know that you can waste 250 gallons of water per day through a tiny 1/8 inch crack in a pipe? That's far from a small ...

Don't Drown: Here's How to Find a Water Leak Inside a Wall

Are you locked in a race against the clock, scrambling to find a water leak before it causes irreparable damage to your home? Or ...

9 Simple Tips to Fix a Frozen Pipe

Winter is approaching and so do the problems that come from the extreme temperature drop. Aside from snow piling up your front ...

7 Ways Hard Water Might Be Affecting Your Life

Did you know that 85% of US homes deal with hard water problems? Hard water is the term for water that contains high ...

How to Deal With Frozen Pipes: A Guide for Homeowners

Freezing weather and cold pipes can lead to a major at-home disaster. If it’s below freezing and suddenly you don’t have any water ...

What Causes Pipes to Burst in Your Texas Home?

Water pipes, especially in cold regions, are designed to withstand a considerable amount of pressure. That means it takes ...

What Not to Put in a Garbage Disposal: The Complete Guide

When dishes are piling up in the sink after a family dinner, it's tempting to just wash everything down the drain. Who wants to ...

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Hiring an Austin Plumbing Service

Are you having some difficulties with your home's plumbing and wondering if you need help? Do you find yourself going back and ...

How Does Plumbing Work in a Home? A Detailed Guide

Your home’s plumbing system may look like a complicated network of pathways and pipes that all have different functions – and, to ...

Don't Wait: 5 Signs You Need to Call Emergency Plumbing Services

Are you concerned that you have a plumbing emergency on your hands? Are you wondering when you should call for an emergency ...

What to Do If Your Garbage Disposal Stopped Working

This Is What You Need to Do If Your Garbage Disposal Stopped Working

You are going about your kitchen duties and preparing your food for that big party in the evening. Then suddenly, your garbage ...

6 Common Mistakes Both Amateur and Professional Plumbers Make

In a year, 12 percent of your household water use is wasted on leaks. For those living in counties with metered water bills, those ...

Things to Remember When Installing a Public Restroom

5 Things to Remember When Installing an Office/Public Restroom

You expect your employees to be productive, and this expectation is reasonable. The human body can produce incredible physical and ...

A Brief and Easy Guide to Smart Water Heaters

Bathing without hot water can be frustrating. Have you ever found yourself turning the knob but no hot water? Do you even know how ...

6 Tips for Improving and Maintaining Water Pressure in Your Home

The average American family spends a small fortune every year on its water. You would think that over $1,000 per year would ...

What You Need to Know About Standard Plumbing Maintenance Terms

Being familiar with standard plumbing terms and what they mean can help you when it is time to do plumbing maintenance. It is also ...

What to Do About Those Old Pipes in Your House

Older homes charm the socks off of many homebuyers. The architecture both inside and out brings back memories of the good old ...

What to Do About That Leaky Toilet

Is the floor around your toilet spongy or warped? Perhaps there's a small puddle of water at the base of your toilet. Either way, ...

9 Helpful Tips for Tankless Water Heater Cleaning and Maintanence

Hot water on-demand! It's one of the benefits of installing a tankless water heater . The potential for up to 50% in energy ...

7 Signs You Have a Water Main Line Problem

On average, an American uses around 80-100 gallons of water per day. It may not seem like much as you go through your day, but it ...

5 Sewer Problems That Only a Sewer Line Camera Inspection Can Find

In the United States, there are over one million miles of sewer lines. This is a key part of the infrastructure and ensures that ...

Common Springtime Plumbing System Failures

5 Common Springtime Plumbing Repairs in Austin, TX

Austin might stay warm most of the winter, but the seasonal changes can put a strain on your plumbing system. Between changing ...

Ask a Plumber These Questions Before Hiring Them to Work in Your Home

Between 2018 and 2028, 68,200 new plumbers are likely to pop up in the industry. That's a 14% increase! While there are many ...

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How to Install a Toilet (Without Making a Big Ol' Stinking Mess)

Installing a toilet is one of those things that most people can do for themselves, but hire a professional instead. Knowing how to ...

The Complete Water Heater Maintenance Checklist and Guide

As beautiful as the City of the Violet Crown is, it's the most expensive city in the Lone Star State. Case in point: Installing a ...

How to Hire the Right Commercial Plumbing Contractors in Austin, TX

Do you have a leaky or broken pipe or clogged drain on your hands? Perhaps you're dealing with a big project where you need all ...

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Too Clogged to Function: 9 Signs You Can't Delay Professional Drain Repair In Austin, TX

Did you know that insurance companies pay around $10 billion each year to repair damages produced by water leaks? Such plumbing ...

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Down the Drain: 10 Reasons Why Your Dishwasher Isn't Draining

When your dishwasher isn't draining, it can add one more layer of stress to your life. Who wants to worry about dishes piling up ...

Is Your Main Sewer Line Blocked?

When a pipe clogs in your home, it’s never at a convenient time. Often, these clogs can be fixed without contacting an emergency ...

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Understanding the Benefits of a Drain Pipe Camera Inspection

Is your kitchen the heart of your home? It’s the place where you bake cookies, share meals, and have great conversations. Heart of ...

Hot Water Heater Not Working? Common Issues That Require Professional Help

Did you know that every year, 8% of US households swap their old water heaters with a brand new one? In actual numbers, that's ...

Tips for Winterizing Pipes and Plumbing in Your Home

Winters in Austin are mild compared to our neighbors to the north. Austin only averages temperatures below freezing about 25 days ...

5 Benefits of Drain Cleaning for Your Home, Health, and Safety

Are you tired of standing in old shower water, waiting for it to drain? Do your sinks seem to clog every time you use them? You ...

What Causes a Leaking Faucet?

Leaky faucets around the country waste almost 1 trillion gallons of water each year. For a single household, a single leaky faucet ...

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What to Do When There's No Hot Water

A cup of coffee can wake you up, but so can an ice-cold shower. If you didn't intend on being jolted awake, then you need to ...

Tankless vs. Tank Water Heater: What's the Difference?

When you turn on your sink to wash dishes or take a shower, you probably don’t think too much about the water. All that matters is ...

Plumbing Problems Solved: How to Prevent Clogged Drains

You never realize how much you rely on your home's plumbing until it all stops working. From residential pipes to city sewers, ...

7 Common DIY Plumbing Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Did you know that a faucet with a leak rate of one drip per second wastes over 2,000 gallons of water each year? But how much ...

How Invasive Tree Roots Wreak Havoc on Your Sewer Line

Every year, 3 to 10 billion gallons of sewage waste is released from our sewage-treatment plants. Gastrointestinal distress ...

When To Replace Your Water Heater

8.2 minutes. That is the average length of a shower in the United States. After toilets and washers, showers use the most water in ...

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When to DIY and When to Call a Professional Plumber

Of course, you want to do all your home repairs yourself. Who doesn't? There are so many benefits to doing things on your own, ...

Why You Should Use Professional Drain Cleaning

Plumbing supply system failures cost an average of $5,092 each time there is an incident. These are often due to leaks or burst ...

6 Warning Signs Your Gas Line Needs Repair

Does it smell like rotten eggs inside your home right now? Your first instinct might be to grab a bottle of air freshener and go ...