Consumer Tips

Are you a homeowner in California? If so, you probably know about hard water and deal with it on a day-to-day basis. According to U.S. Geological Survey, 89.3% of homes in the United States are considered to have hard water, with some of the highest levels in...

A garbage disposal is one of those modern conveniences most of us have become quite dependent on, here are some tips to keep your garbage disposal staying clean, smelling fresh and functioning well: STAYING CLEAN Pour a few drops of dish soap inside, run for a full...

Maybe you’ve heard the term and are wondering, what is electronic leak detection? And how can it help me? Today’s homes are primarily built on concrete slabs, which makes early leak detection difficult. If your water usage fluctuates without incident or you notice an...

You know you need drain cleaning services when you start experiencing these typical issues: Bad Smells Foul or sour odors coming from the drain are not just unpleasant, they can signal a drain problem. A drain clogging up with hair and grease will accumulate food...

You may be thinking it’s time for a new toilet because you are having issues with your current one. Perhaps the style or color is outdated. Or, you believe it’s time for a new toilet because you want to conserve water. Whatever your reason, there are few things you...

We depend on our plumbing without even thinking about it, but if something should fail, are you prepared? Do you know what to do in case of a plumbing emergency? From overflowing toilets to a busted water pipe the first thing to do is stop the flow of water! Here is a...

Don’t underestimate the importance of the unseen plumbing in your bathroom remodel. Whether for personal enjoyment or to increase the value of your home for resale, a bathroom remodel is a high impact change. Visually there are so many choices for each of the main...

Slab leak detection and repair can be tricky and excessively destructive if attempted without proper knowledge and tools. Do-it-Yourselfers can tackle some minor plumbing issues successfully, but slab leak detection and repair should always be done by trained...

Everyone knows that an underground sewer line problem can be a nightmare. Digging long trenches to get to those underground pipes can be extremely costly as well as disruptive. When pipes that run underground need repairing, the things above ground may need to be torn...