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Is your outdoor plumbing ready for winter? There's about a 50 percent probability that Portland will have its first frost by November 15, according to the Farmer's Almanac. There's still time to [...]

Are you a confident do-it-yourself person? Many people tackle home repair jobs without batting an eye. For them, fixing a leaking faucet or installing a toilet are all in a weekend’s to-do list. [...]

How does lead get into drinking water? Lead leaches into water from corroded pipes and fixtures. The Portland Water Bureau adjusts the pH of water to make it less corrosive. However, the area’s [...]

You can rid a kitchen sink of a minor clog using inexpensive tools and elbow grease. We’ll show you three tried-and-true techniques: plunging, cleaning the trap and using an auger or snake. If [...]

When you have a dripping shower faucet in the bathtub you want it stopped pronto. A shower faucet dripping incessantly is an annoyance and wastes water. Fixing a faucet that won’t turn off is a [...]

Meticulous Plumbing is proud to announce that our commitment to customer service has been recognized with an Angie’s List Super Service Award. Our customers’ ratings and reviews on Angie’s List [...]

Do you know at what temperature your water heater is set? Safety and personal preference dictate how high to set the thermostat. Oregon code suggests a setting of 125 degrees Fahrenheit. [...]

Is your toilet leaking? What about your faucets? A small leak may not seem like a big deal, but it wastes water and money. The Environmental Agency estimates that Americans lose more than 1 [...]

Thinking of remodeling your bathroom? Looking for an eco-friendly Portland plumbing company? At Meticulous Plumbing we are committed to environmentally sensitive practices. We recycle old pipes [...]

Everyone should know a few basic plumbing terms. Knowing the lingo helps you speak with a plumber and describe your problem. There’s no need to become an expert in pipe repair or clog removal. A [...]