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6 Ways to Make Your Home’s Plumbing More Efficient

By Bob Oates | Feb 22, 2023

The plumbing system in the average home uses far more water than it needs to. All that wasted water doesn’t just mean more pollution for city or county water customers. It also means water bills that are unnecessarily high. How can you increase the efficiency of your plumbing, reduce water waste, cut pollution, and save…

Commercial Plumbing Services

By Bob Oates | Feb 22, 2023

Your business needs to have a working plumbing system in order to operate correctly. A plumbing system that works effectively keeps employees satisfied with working conditions, helps provide good customer service, and is absolutely essential for owners in the food business. If your company’s plumbing system is malfunctioning, it could mean very big trouble for…

Healthy Pipes

By Bob Oates | Feb 22, 2023

Here are a few simple tips to help keep your  pipes running smoothly: 1. Keep drains free of cooking oil and grease. Do not scrape food and grease from plates into your sink or pipes.  Pour off cooking grease from pans and bake ware into a can. Let it cool before placing it in the…

How Heavy Rain Can Effect Your Plumbing

By Bob Oates | Feb 22, 2023

Heavy rain can cause major problems for homeowners. In the next few days grounds will be getting softer, due to record precipitation in Washington, which means underground pipes will have more room to shift. Pipes will also have added pressure thanks to all of the extra rain water flowing through them. These two things combined…

Plumbing Emergency: 5 Things to Do When You Hit a Water Line

By Bob Oates | Feb 21, 2023

With the recent rise in DIY, it’s no wonder more home improvement mishaps are happening. Repairing a running toilet or installing a faucet is one thing, but when the self-proclaimed plumber makes a biger mistake, there are a few things to remember in order to prevent further damage. Depending on its location, a punctured water…

4 Great Ways to Make Your Plumbing More Efficient

By Bob Oates | Feb 21, 2023

Over time, your home’s plumbing system can become bogged down and less water efficient. Any number of factors can contribute to this, from lack of regular maintenance to misuse. If neglected for too long, plumbing can become steadily worse, and cause big problems down the road. But there are ways to ensure your home’s plumbing…

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