by joshjacoby | Mar 20, 2019 | Tips
You may have never had to think about whether your water is “hard” or “soft.” The idea might seem preposterous to you. How could water be hard anyway? The hardness of water refers to minerals that may be in it, such as calcium, lime, or iron. If water has more than...
by joshjacoby | Mar 16, 2019 | Home Repipe
Some homes are built directly on a concrete slab, or foundation, rather than on a concrete or wooden frame. Before these homes are built, an engineer must examine the soil to ensure that the ground is able to support the home over the long term and won’t shift. The...
by joshjacoby | Mar 14, 2019 | Home Repipe
Once upon a time, cast iron was used for just about everything – your sink, your tub, even your plumbing. But just like it fell out of favor for sinks and tubs, it also fell out of favor for plumbing. Not only was it too expensive and difficult to install, but it was...
by joshjacoby | Mar 6, 2019 | Home Repipe
You already know that grease can be a major pain in your plumbing. If too much grease gets into your pipes, it can settle there and block the flow of the water. You’ll be dealing with backed-up sinks with stinky bits of food floating in the water. You may even be...
by joshjacoby | Feb 25, 2019 | Home Repipe
Most people don’t think about completely replacing their plumbing. Instead, they just deal with making repairs as they are needed. They tend to take a reactive rather than a proactive approach. But that can end up costing them a lot more money and a lot more heartache...
