Homeowners often take their plumbing for granted. They expect the pipes to flow freely for the long haul, with no obstructions getting in the way and giving them unexpected headaches. However, most plumbing systems can’t function under this “out of sight, out of mind” attitude for long. If there’s a problem slowly building within your system, you could have a plumbing emergency on your hands before you know it.  Homeowners wanting to take a proactive approach to deal with potential problems might try various DIY solutions to try and keep their plumbing running smoothly. Still, it could p ..read more

There are a few common plumbing problems that can send homeowners into a total panic, including water coming up from shower drains, toilets backing up and overflowing, and faulty sewer pipes. You may not have known this, but there’s one way you can stop plumbing problems before they start: scheduling routine maintenance for your plumbing system! One important part of routine maintenance is drain cleaning, which can be done with a plumbing snake or by hydro jetting. Plumbing or drain snaking is best for when plumbers need to locate and remove a specific clog, while hydro jetting works more effe ..read more

If you’ve ever tried to remove clogs from a drain in your home, you know the process can be frustrating, to say the least. Sometimes, you end up wrestling with the plunger for hours, only to accomplish little to nothing in terms of actually solving the problem. And the more frustrated you get, the more tempting it is to find a shortcut.  While big-box store chemical drain cleaners may seem like a simple solution to your clogged drain, cleaning chemicals such as liquid drain cleaners are actually worse for your plumbing. Read on to learn the truth about your drainage system and why “liquid ..read more

The kitchen sink and garbage disposal in your home do a lot — so much, in fact, that when they stop doing their jobs the right way, you’re bound to notice. A foul smell coming from your kitchen sink can send you into a panic. Not to mention, it’s tough to get any cooking or cleaning done when your kitchen sink smells like death itself! Here, we’ll look into a few common reasons why kitchen sinks smell — and what you can do about it. A Note On Drain Cleaner Liquid drain cleaners and other drain cleaning chemicals may promise a quick solution to drain clogs, but they actually do a lot of damage ..read more

Whether you’re in the middle of cooking dinner, trying to run a hot bath, or just using the bathroom, drain clogs can stop you in your tracks. If you can’t solve the problem yourself with a plunger, it may be time to call in professional plumbers. Most likely, your plumber will use either hydro jetting or snaking to solve your clogged drain problems. So how do they decide which technique to use, and which option is better?  Hydro-Jetting Hydro jetting, also called “water jetting,” involves a high-pressure hose that connects to a machine that pumps pressurized water through your pipes. If ..read more