If you’ve ever heard loud banging coming from behind the walls when running water at a fixture such as a washing machine, sink, or other plumbing appliance, you may have experienced the phenomenon known as water hammer. While this can be both a loud and annoying phenomenon, this can also cause damage to your [...]
Asbestos Tape While some materials such as copper have been used for millenia and continue to be used today, others are no longer widely used for many different reasons (lead paint, radium, etc.) One such product that has been widely discontinued and was previously used on a massive scale, particularly in the [...]
One of the most important advancements in both health and convenience is access to a clean water supply. With the average household in the U.S. using approximately 300 gallons of water per day, a clean water supply is critical. While most homes in the U.S. are connected to a public water system, an estimated [...]
Water can be one of the most damaging outside forces to a home and even a small amount can lead to significant repair costs. While plumbing leaks can cause tremendous damage in a short amount of time, these often make themselves apparent relatively quickly and can be mitigated once they are identified. A type [...]
Dryers have become a staple appliance along with washing machines and are a huge time saver. Since the invention of electric dryers in 1937, clothes dryers have grown in popularity and can now be found in over 89 million homes in the United States. Since these have become such a common and often times [...]
Braided hoses are less likely to break. Water is the natural nemesis of homes and can cause tremendous damage in a very short amount of time. Whether it originates from roof leaks or corroded water distribution pipes, damage is sure to follow. However, one of the most common reasons for water damage [...]
Indoor plumbing is one of the unsung modern miracles that provides people with a clean, accessible, and reliable water supply throughout the different seasons. Just as important as water supply is the disposal of wastewater from a home for without this critical system, wastewater would be discharged in a variety of areas where it [...]
Sink stopper not closing all the way. Pop-up sink stoppers are common to find in many bathroom sinks and their larger counterparts can also be found in many bathtubs. These stoppers are convenient since they don’t require complete removal to open and won’t get lost as easily as conventional fully detached stoppers. [...]
How to fix a loose toilet bowl. Toilets are an essential part of a home’s plumbing system and provide a sanitary way to remove waste and direct it into the sewer or septic system. However, like all household systems, they can occasionally need to be repaired or replaced. One of the most [...]
Wood destroying organisms. Pests are a common problem for homeowners across the country and can come in many different forms such as mice, rats, raccoons, spiders, snakes, and wasps. However, there is a group of pests that can cause significant structural damage and directly impact the structure of a home. This group [...]
