Today’s garbage disposals can take a licking and keep on ticking. They last a long time. Think of all that food that goes down yours… You use it thousands of times, but when you flip the switch that one time and there is no sound, you can’t believe that it quit. “Right when I needed you most!” As much as you think it has finally […]

Every morning, we listen to a popular local FM radio oldies morning show while getting ready for work. Lately, local plumbers have been advertising on that show with something along the lines of “$79 drain cleaning.” Seemingly, some plumbing companies are trying the flat-rate approach used by the automotive industry ($19.95 oil change!) and furnace/AC companies ($49.95 AC recharge!). Thinking through all the variables that can arise in […]

For vacationers, there are a thousand tasks to complete before hitting the road: shopping, packing, cleaning, and planning. When making your vacation plans, include “check the plumbing” to your list – there are many stories about vacationers returning home to find a burst water line, flooded basement, or other plumbing related problem. It’s the classic Murphy’s Law scenario – leaks happen when you are away […]

Conventional wisdom suggests that bath and kitchen improvements are a de facto goldmine when looking to add resale value to one’s home.  But if your situation changes unexpectedly, and a complete bath/kitchen makeover is beyond your means, a good plumber can help with budget-friendly improvements that will impress a potential buyer.  Below are a few tips: Bathroom Things You Can Do Put a fresh coat […]