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Avoid These Amateur Plumbing Mistakes

Avoid These Amateur Plumbing Mistakes
You don't have to call a plumber for every little plumbing problem that pops up. There are many plumbing tasks which homeowners can learn how to do themselves. However, since most of us are not professionals, it's inevitable that we will make mistakes along the way. And that's okay; most of them will not be…
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Read This Before Installing a Pedestal Sink

Read This Before Installing a Pedestal Sink
Pedestal sinks are beautiful vanities that can bring elegance to any bathroom. The potential plumbing problems involved, however, are anything but elegant. We don't wish to discourage you from installing one in your bathroom, but rather to inform you of the things that may go wrong. The basic problem deals with the sink's rough plumbing. This…
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Plumbing for the Bathtub

Plumbing for the Bathtub
Have you got a new tub but not sure how to install the piping? If you're doing it yourself, keep reading - we'll give you an overview of the necessary steps! First, you'll need to apply primer to the opening of your pipes. A purplish, thin liquid, primer cleans and prepares the pipes for concrete.…
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Do’s and Don’ts of Plumbing Maintenance

Do’s and Don’ts of Plumbing Maintenance
Maintaining the plumbing of your house is not a fun job, and this can lead us to neglect it. However, we're here to encourage you not to, as well as to give some tips on how to do it better. Do: Know where the meters and shutoff valves are. Check hoses and appliances on a…
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FYI: History of Plumbing

FYI: History of Plumbing
This post, let's reflect on how far we've come in plumbing, so we can all appreciate innovations in technology in this area. The world's first water closet was in 2000 BCE in India - it really amount to not much more than a pot of water. However, when the aqueduct came around during the 7th Century…
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4 Ways to Fix a Running Toilet

4 Ways to Fix a Running Toilet
If you have a toilet that won't stop running, you've got to fix it now! Not only does it make it unusable, it can also make for a hefty water bill at the end of the month. Here are 4 solutions to common causes of running toilets: Replace the flapper. Trim the flapper chain so it…
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