Orchestrating a bathroom remodel is no easy task. It involves plumbing, electrical, and ventilation work. Among the many considerations are tile, fixtures, paint, toilet, and shower. Before you know it, what you thought would be a simple project starts to feel overwhelming. Long story short: a bathroom renovation isn’t a job for your average do-it-yourselfer. It’s a job for plumbing and remodeling professionals. Here’s why you should hire a licensed bathroom remodel plumber instead of going it alone. Save Time and Stress A bathroom remodel is involved and often complicated work. If you’re on ..read more

Fats, oil, and grease, also known as FOG, are natural byproducts of food preparation and cooking. They’re also leading contributors to plumbing issues in your home and sewer damage in your municipality. Communities spend billions of dollars every year unplugging grease-blocked pipes, repairing pump stations and cleaning up costly and illegal wastewater spills. Don’t contribute to the problem. Oil, grease or fat blockage in drain pipes is a common issue for homeowners. Dumping grease down the drain is an easy plumbing mistake to make if you don’t know that it’s slowly blocking your sewer line ..read more

A bathtub that won’t drain? Standing water in your shower drain pipe? Unsure how to unclog a bathtub full of water? Getting your tub or shower drain working again is important not only for your sanity but for your home’s health.  Over time, clogged drains can lead to mold development and flooding, burst or leaking pipes. Not to mention gross standing water. Luckily, there are several ways to unclog a shower drain. And, if those don’t work, the pros at Mike Diamond are always ready to step in. How to Unclog a Tub Drain or Shower Drain Here are four easy steps you can take when your tub or ..read more

Figuring out why your bathroom sink drains slowly may feel like a mystery. After all, the only things that go down it are toothpaste, water and soap. Why is water backing up all of a sudden? To resolve your issue, we’ve narrowed what might be clogging your sink down to four common suspects along with ways to unclog them. If your bathroom sink keeps filling up with water, read on to learn how to get it flowing again. Hair Hair in your sink is the most common reason your bathroom sink keeps clogging. Because hair clumps together when wet, it’s the perfect drain clogging material. Pipe walls ca ..read more

Nearly four million people live in Los Angeles, which makes it the second most populous city in the United States behind New York City. It’s also in a desert. Figuring out how to get water to Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California has always been one of the state’s greatest challenges. It’s also one of California’s greatest accomplishments. LA’s water supply and distribution system works a little differently from most. California has to get creative in order to get water to its population. Did you know, for example, that a lot of LA’s water is melted snow? Here’s a quick rundown of t ..read more

It’s not uncommon to find a variety of faucet designs, each with a distinct operating system, even within the same household. Generally, the functionality of the faucet isn’t a pressing issue, as long as it serves its primary purpose.  However, when your faucet starts dripping, leaking or sputtering, understanding the nuances of it becomes crucial. They all work–and break–differently. There are primarily four types of faucets, each with a unique operation and potential issues. To handle any faucet repairs, you first need to identify which type you’re dealing with. Let’s explore the four ..read more

The clanking and ringing of something falling down your kitchen bathroom sink drain makes your heart sink just as far. Don’t panic! Whether it’s your wedding ring or a small earring, it’s likely not gone forever. Even if your reflexes weren’t quick enough, you can take measures into your own hands by recovering any item lost down the drain. If you’ve ever needed to know how to get something out of a sink drain – be it kitchen sink, bathroom sink or even your bathtub or shower – Mike Diamond can help. Your first step: turn the water off. If you accidentally run water while you’re attempting to ..read more

Drain clogs have a way of asserting themselves at the worst possible moment. Perhaps most frustrating is the slow drain. It still kind of works so you don’t want to hassle with it but at the same time, you know it’s not getting better on its own. Obviously, the best way to clear a clog is to call in the pros to help you. But, if you want to roll up your sleeves and try to clear that slow moving drain yourself, we’ve got tips. Here are five strategies that might just get things flowing again: Plunge It A plunger is the first thing you should try when trying to clear a slow drain. If something ..read more

Are you considering replacing your showerhead and looking for a comprehensive guide on how to do it yourself? Replacing a shower head is a straightforward DIY plumbing project that most homeowners can accomplish with ease. Whether you’re upgrading to a water-saving eco-friendly showerhead or adding a stylish touch with a LED showerhead, or even if your current showerhead has simply seen better days, the pros at Mike Diamond have put together a step-by-step guide to make it happen. Step 0: Gather Your Essential Tools for Showerhead Replacement Before you get started on this home plumbing DIY ..read more

Plumbing advice can come at you from all angles whether it’s your spouse, your parents or your neighbor. So, who do you trust? How about L.A.’s most reliable and best smelling plumber. If you want truly valuable advice and well-earned insider secrets for your DIY plumbing project, trust Mike Diamond to deliver.  While we always stress the importance of having plumbing work professionally handled, we’re not above helping our customers master their own plumbing skills. Read on for some carefully curated plumbing tips that will help keep your home’s pipes, drains and fixtures working the wa ..read more