Kitchen Smells and Solutions
The kitchen is a wild place. The heart of the home – but also sometimes the armpit. However you see it, the kitchen is a meeting spot, and the last thing you want is your guests watching you cook a beautiful meal, while holding their…
So Your Water Heater’s Reset Button Is Tripping?
Now if you are here – it probably means you know what the water heater reset button does and what it looks like. But just in case, we’re going to tell you! Found on your thermostat, the red reset button (sometimes called the Energy Cut…
3 Reasons Your Toilet Won’t Flush Properly
There are some things that we just expect to work all the time, and when they don’t, it can be an absolute nightmare. Finding out that your toilet won’t flush is just one of those nightmares. And if that’s the case, here are 3 reasons…
Brown Tap Water: Should You Be Concerned?
So you went to fill up the kettle this morning – and big surprise – brown water is available sooner than expected. Now your first question is probably the most important one. Is it safe to drink? Short answer: probably. Long answer: just call Acme….
What You Should Know About Private Sewer Laterals
You know your home inside and how. But how familiar are you with the inner-workings under your house? Most homeowners don’t pay much attention to the sewer system on their property – until there’s a problem. Who is responsible for fixing the pipe if there’s a…
Accidentally Put Dish Soap in the Dishwasher? Here’s What You Do Next
Mistakes happen. We’ve all had those “why did I do that?” moments. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you accidentally run the dishwasher with dish soap instead of dish detergent, don’t worry – we’ve seen it before. And we have tips on…
5 Reasons Your Toilet Has Weak Flush
Sometimes your mighty porcelain throne flows less like Niagara Falls and more like a lazy river. That’s a fancy way of saying your toilet has a weak flush, which can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even messy. But don’t worry because in this article, we’re here…
Causes and Fixes of Rusty Hot Water
No one expects to see brown or discolored water when they turn on the hot water faucet of their tub, shower, or sink. But, when this happens, it’s easy to ask what could have caused it and how to prevent it from ever happening again. …
No Time to Waste – When to Call For Emergency Plumbing Service
It’s better to be safe than sorry. That saying is true in many aspects of life, including plumbing. As a homeowner, it’s essential to know the difference between minor plumbing issues and urgent problems that need professional attention right away. A few common reasons for…
Clogged Kitchen Sink? Here Are 4 Easy Fixes to Try
Clogged kitchen sinks are the worst. Just watching that dirty water sitting there is enough to throw up your hands and avoid the kitchen, hoping the problem will fix itself (it won’t). There are a few simple, lost-cost methods for unclogging a kitchen sink, including…
