Plumbing tips and insights
Should You Replace Water Pipes During a Remodel?
If you are considering a home remodeling project, it is a great idea to consider how your plumbing plays into the picture. Most of the big renovations in homes are centralized in kitchens and bathrooms. These areas are known to improve the salability and...
Why Is My Dishwasher Not Filling With Water?
A dishwasher not filling with water is frustrating. So you unload the dishwasher and wash the dishes by hand. This takes valuable time away from your family, your personal time, and gives you another chore you shouldn't have to do at day's end. If you're...
Plumbers And Environmentally Friendly Practices
More plumbers today are using environmentally-friendly practices. An eco-friendly plumber can use various techniques to improve energy efficiency and water conservation. There are a number of environmentally-friendly practices that plumbers and homeowners...
Broken Garbage Disposal? Don’t panic
Garbage disposals are among the most convenient amenities that we have in modern kitchens, but they do have their limits. Garbage disposals often malfunction because of misuse. To ensure that a garbage disposal functions properly for an extended period of...
Clogged Drain? Have a Look at Your P-Trap
Sometimes plumbing can seem like a mystery. We're here to clear it up for you! One piece of plumbing most people know about is the P-Trap. It’s under most residential sinks and we think you’ll know it when you see it. It actually looks like the letter “U”...
When Should I Replace Old Plumbing?
For very old homes with original plumbing, or if your plumbing has been exposed to damaging elements they could show some rust or corrosion. While plumbing usually lasts for the life of your home, parts of your system may need attention from a plumber who...
5 Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Believe it or not, there are a lot of plumbing issues you can address by knowing about and using a few common tools that are available at your local home supply store. Plumbing Tools #1 Plunger Your first item should be a plunger. You may...
Tonya & Todd Reed
Tonya & Todd Reed In 2018 Tonya Reed stood as a board member for Buy Local and now is the 2019 Secretary. She continues to serve as outgoing president of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction). Todd Reed is the new Vice President for Alee Pirate...
10 Signs You Have a Plumbing Problem on Your Hands
Have any of these warning signs? We certainly hope not, but if you do, we're ready to help! Lack of Hot Water If your hot water heater is on and cold water still comes out of the shower, there’s definitely a problem along the way. The hot water heater could be...
The Water Shut-Off Key | How can I turn off my home’s water supply?
Water is gushing out of a broken shower handle in the upstairs bathroom! A small flood is beginning to build in the kitchen as the water collects with nowhere to go… Or a leaking toilet is starting to drip into your entry hall. It's a plumbing emergency!...