Troubleshooting Plumbing Blockages in Older Houses

Your older style home may have plenty of charm and character, but unfortunately, the pipes and plumbing system may be struggling to perform adequately. Slow running drains and blockages can be a frustrating and common occurrence for owners of older homes. Fortunately, there are ways to troubleshoot your drains and prevent future blockages before you need to call a plumber. Tools You Need A drum auger and cordless drill are all you need to tackle your stubborn drains. [Read More]

Five High-Tech Features to Consider for Your Next Toilet

New toilets promise to make the bathroom experience cleaner, more relaxing and more high-tech than ever before. If you are thinking about having a plumber install a new toilet in your home, remember that you don't have to choose the conventional standby. Instead, you can explore a wide range of toilets with exciting features like these five: 1. Touchless Technology When you, your family members or your guests go into your bathroom, you can easily pick up or leave germs by touching the surfaces in your bathroom. [Read More]

Plumbing Access Panels: Four Stylish Ideas For Your Home

An access panel is a panel or small doorway in a wall providing access to your plumbing pipes. Typically, these panels are located near bathtubs or showers. When a plumber or a homeowner opens the panel, he or she can easily access the plumbing leading to those taps, and he or she can turn off the water and replace pipes or fittings as needed. Some people opt to not install access panels because they do not like how they look. [Read More]