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Copper is a common plumbing material. For a long time, it was the standard. Plumbers and homeowners chose it because it is a strong and durable material that will hold up over time. However, as the years wear on, homeowners learn that copper pipes also have some...

Your plumbing should be the strong, silent type. It should be working in the background, supporting the needs of your family and your house, without making a sound or giving you trouble. You may not know what is going on in those pipes running through your floors or...

If you are shopping for a new home or are looking at the market in anticipation of selling your home, you may run across the phrase “turnkey” and wonder what it is. “Turnkey” is a simple term that refers to properties that are ready to move into as soon as they change...

Your water should never be anything but clear and great-tasting. If it has a strange color, odor, or taste, there is definitely something wrong. Sometimes, the problem is with the water itself, and sometimes, the problem is with the plumbing. Sometimes, the problem...

Older homes often have lovely architecture and many great details that make them attractive for today’s homebuyers. Unfortunately, they also usually have a lot of older systems that can cause many problems for you, including an older electrical system and an older...

Everyone’s an expert on everything nowadays, thanks to the Internet. While you’re newfound status as an expert on Middle Eastern affairs may not hurt anyone since you’re only sharing your opinions at your poker night, your newfound status as a plumber can seriously...

Your monthly water bill can get quite high – especially when you live in California and you’re doing everything you can to beat the heat or to save your plants during yet another drought. You might try to conserve water by doing things like setting up rain barrels or...

Your plumbing system is much more than your pipes. You may update your toilet so that it is powerful enough to flush anything you put inside but economical enough that it only uses as much water as needed. Or you may put in a kitchen sink that can scour pots and pans...

Other than when you flush it and it fills back up, your toilet shouldn’t be making any noise. It should be the strong silent type as it awaits your next needs. It should be as bland as its white shell, and it should fade into the background. If your toilet starts...

“Pipe corrosion” is never something that a homeowner wants to hear. You may not know what problems pipe corrosion can cause, but you likely have a feeling that fixing it will be time-consuming and expensive. And you’d be right. Corrosion of metal pipes can cause...

Flushable wipes are very popular right now. They make it easy to clean up after you use the toilet, leaving you with a clean and refreshed feeling. They can also help you save on toilet paper since you don’t have to wipe as many times to get the same results. Though...

Clogged drains are a common plumbing problem. Too much hair collects in the shower drain, and you find yourself standing in a pool of water while you’re taking a shower. Too much food or grease ends up going down the kitchen sink drain, and you can’t get the sink to...

Repiping your home in Los Angeles can seem like a huge and overwhelming undertaking. While it is an important job and it can come with a big price tag, you shouldn’t feel intimidated by it. Learning about the process can help you understand it better, which can help...

The water that comes out of your shower has more to do with the parts you can’t see than the shower head you choose. Specifically, there are valves that control the flow and the temperature of your water, and if these valves are damaged or improperly balanced, they...

Most people don’t think about their plumbing until there is a problem, so they don’t know much about how the system works. The concept of re-piping usually just sounds like a big, scary, and expensive job to most. By educating yourself about your home’s piping, you...

Whether you get water from the city or you have your own well, there are contaminants in your water. City officials test the water to make sure these contaminants don’t exceed unsafe levels, but it probably doesn’t give you any comfort to know that these materials are...

Lead pipes used to be used in homes for plumbing. Lead is a strong material that is durable and resistant to corrosion. At the same time, lead is malleable enough that it can be easily installed. It was an ideal choice for plumbing. That is until we discovered that it...

You usually know when there’s a problem with your plumbing and you need to hire a plumber to make some repairs. But you may not know that you’re putting a band aid on a larger problem. You may not realize that your plumbing system is actually experiencing major...

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...

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...

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...

Conserving water isn’t just the right thing to do for the planet; it’s also the right thing to do for your pocketbook. The more efficient your plumbing is, the less you will spend on water each month. Depending on how big your home is and where you live, that could...

Freezing pipes are a common occurrence in the northern part of the country, so people there know what to do when it happens, and they know how to prevent it. But many people in California are used to warmer temperatures, so they aren’t as prepared when it comes to...

California has a reputation for sunny weather most of the year. But it’s a big state, and parts of it actually get quite cold. Some parts of the state even get snow. When the temperatures drop that low, you could get more than a winter wonderland. You could have a...

Repiping your home is a big job, and it’s one that you shouldn’t trust to just any plumber. You need to find a reputable repiping plumber from a highly respected repiping company, and you need to interview these prospects thoroughly. Repiping is a big investment, and...

Have you been dreaming about a new dish washer? Or maybe you feel like your kitchen would finally be everything you want it to be if you got a garbage disposal? You may find that once you make the investment in upgrading your appliances, your reality won’t be as sweet...

You have low water pressure and can never seem to get a decent shower anymore, so what’s the problem? Do you have a clog somewhere, or is there a more pervasive problem? You may have a similar conundrum if you are having excessive water bills or if you have a leaky...

Plumbing is one of those things that you don’t really think about until there’s a problem. You just expect things to work properly. Then you’re surprised when you get a leak or your water starts tasting bad for no apparent reason. A lot is happening in the bowels of...

When you get ready to sell your home, you might think about upgrading things that get a lot of attention, like the countertops in the kitchen or the floors in the living room. But some of the most important things that you need to consider are often out of sight and...

Even if your pipes are made of metal, they can wear down over time without the proper care. With wear, leaks can develop or the pipes can weaken so that the pressure eventually makes them burst. You can have a real mess on your hands, as well as expensive damage to...

You may not want to think about it, but at some point, you will need to repipe your home. Plumbing is designed to be durable and dependable, but it is not indestructible. Over time, the pipes will wear down or become corroded. They can also become built up with...

There are plenty of things you’re probably doing that you don’t even realize wreak havoc on your plumbing. Do you reach for the Drano whenever your sink gets clogged up? A lot of people do, and it’s actually terrible for plumbing because the chemicals can degrade the...

Every homeowner has experienced frustration at one point or another, when they turn on a faucet and either get a slow drip or an unexpected shower. Low water pressure makes every day activities, like laundry, dishes, and showering, frustrating and more time consuming...

There’s no way around it: Re-piping your California home is going to be expensive. But just HOW expensive it will be depends on a lot of factors, including what plumbing company you use, what types of pipes you choose, whether there is other damage to repair, and so...

Plumbing leaks can be a serious problem. They may be little more than a steady drip, but over time, those little drips can create a big puddle of water and extensive damage. Even small leaks can contribute to wood rot in your floors or walls, and they can encourage...

PEX tubing refers to cross-linked polyethylene flexible tubing, which can be used in plumbing and other applications such as radiant heat flooring or baseboard heating. Not only is PEX piping less expensive than the traditional copper piping used in plumbing, but it...

Re-piping gives you the opportunity to not only fix your home’s plumbing issues but to also improve your property’s performance. The right re-piping choices can reduce your property’s energy usage, can ensure consistent water pressure and temperature, and can reduce...