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Outside of the cheap method of using pool noodles, outdoor pipe insulation is paramount to avoid frozen pipes. Those who live in cold climates need to check themselves each year. Below, we will address how to insulate outdoor water pipes. Option One: Use Pipe-Wrap Insulation Getting the proper pipe insulation starts with measuring your pipes. […]

The winter months are the worst time to have a plumbing emergency. With the wrong placement of water, you can turn the surface of your property into a skating rink, costing thousands of dollars to repair.   To avoid these most expensive repair jobs, we’ve got this list of preventative maintenance you can keep in […]

If you’ve ever had that feeling of “this would be so much easier if X knew Y,” that’s completely understandable. There are many things in the world that would be much easier if only more things were common knowledge. As plumbers, we get that struggle, which is why we made this blog to give you […]

When it comes to saving money, regular maintenance is one of the best ways you can do it. This applies to all things, but our topic of focus is plumbing maintenance. So if you are looking for some tips on how to reduce your plumbing repair costs, we’ve got you covered. Below, you will find […]

The main water line is one of the most expensive repairs at $1000. Hopefully, you never have to pay for one, but it’s good to know how to spot the signs. This article will discuss some of the more common signs that you need a main water line repair. By the end of this article, […]

If you already see the signs, your first thought when seeing the toilet water rise is to panic. However, panicking rarely helps anything. So how do you stop your toilet from overflowing? Start by lifting the lid and rising the fill valve to stop the water from refilling. You can either choose to rig the […]

To help you out with some plumbing terminology, our previous article went over PRVs. This time, we plan on going through another lesser-known (but relatively common) plumbing piece, the ferrule. What is a plumbing ferrule? A plumbing ferrule is a tool inside of a pipe known to connect two plumbing pipes. It is inside a […]

There is a lot of terminology in plumbing, so it can be easy to get lost. To help you understand the language, we plan on defining a few of the more common uses by your neighborhood plumber. Today, we will answer the following: what is a PRV in plumbing? PRV, which stands for Pressure Release […]

When it comes to selecting the best pipes for plumbing, you’ve got a lot of options. Every set of lines is great for different purposes but is there a “best overall pipe.”. What are the best pipes for plumbing? There is no single best pipe, but PEX pipe is quickly becoming the most popular due […]

 When it comes to putting the correct piping in your house, bigger pipes aren’t always better. Instead, you’ll want to find the correct pipe size for your home’s needs. But there is still some misconception that bigger pipes result in greater water flow, which is better, right? So, will bigger pipes increase water pressure? The […]