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Garbage disposals make kitchen cleanup easier. They grind the small pieces of food that inevitably fall in the sink and get washed down the drain. A broken or blocked disposal is an [...]

Do you want to earn a good living? Do you like work that uses your head and your hands? Consider becoming a plumber, pipefitter or steamfitter. Plumbing is a skilled trade that requires physical [...]

After a recent article in the New Yorker, many have come to be aware of the fact that the Pacific Northwest may be due for an earthquake. Dubbed “The Really Big One,” it has been estimated that [...]

Family-Owned Company Seeking Journeyman Plumber Licensed in Oregon (Portland Metro Area) Is the only job you do a job well done? Do you view plumbing as your profession, not just a trade? Do you [...]

What is Wrong with My Hot Water System? Likely the most expensive component of your plumbing system, a water heater unfortunately does not have an unlimited lifespan. However, problems with your [...]

Give a root an inch, and it'll take a mile. Roots need only a tiny opening to work their way into a pipe. Once started, they can turn a hairline fracture into a significant fissure.

Home improvement is an ongoing process. Emergencies that demand your attention, such as a burst pipe or basement flood, usually receive first priority, followed by those endeavors that improve [...]

The skills of a plumber will be required at some point in the life of a Portland homeowner. The convenience of plumbing can become a nightmare without proper up-keep. Ignoring repairs of the [...]

Updated Oct. 31, 2017 If you’ve spoken with a plumber recently or Googled a search for plumbing tools to keep handy in your home, plumbing snake may have come up. Known by many names, including [...]

Plumbing problems can be the bane of any homeowner’s existence, but having a simple tool on hand when you need it can make all the difference. At Meticulous Plumbing, we do all we can to make [...]