It’s easy to take our plumbing for granted sometimes. We have hot water when we need it, we can water the plants when we need to, and all of the wastewater is taken away without a care. But when [...]
As home prices continue to climb, many homeowners are considering remodeling their homes instead of moving. Because the kitchen and bathrooms are two of the most important rooms in the house, [...]
How Does Soap Scum Cause Plumbing Problems? When the minerals in hard water combine with soap (and its fatty acids), they create lime soap, otherwise known as soap scum. Difficult to remove, scum [...]
Indoor plumbing is what separates us from the animals, but when there’s an issue with our plumbing, it can bring your home to a complete standstill. Plumbing problems in Portland can be a major [...]
Many people assume plumbers can manage any and all issues related to water in or around a home. But removing standing water from basements requires different skills. Standing water in your [...]
Outdoor water faucets are a valuable resource, providing access to fresh water during hot summer days or for outdoor maintenance tasks. But it’s important to know how to take care of your outside [...]
Winter in the Pacific Northwest can be quite beautiful, with the occasional snowfall and the evergreens adding color to an otherwise gray landscape. But it can turn ugly fast when the [...]
There’s nothing more frustrating than taking a shower and then standing in a few inches of water after a minute or two. If it’s just a shower pan, it won’t be long until water starts [...]
As a homeowner, a hot water heater exploding is one of the more frightening things that can happen inside your home. Fortunately, that scenario is rare as modern water heaters are designed to [...]
Water heaters play an important role in any household, so we notice the lack of hot water pretty quickly. If it is time for a new unit (most newer water heaters last 15 years), take the time to [...]
