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As you could probably imagine, we spend a lot of time under homes and buildings. A majority of the time we are called out by realtors who just received an inspection report that states the plumbing under the home or building is falling apart. The other majority of the time we get a call from […]

#1 Draino Magically Clears Drains -Only if it were that easy! Just about every customer that calls us claiming they used Draino before calling us will tell you Draino and Similar products are not very effective in clearing a clog. We have experimented ourselves with Draino and did not see any results. In addition, the chemicals […]

Occasionally we are asked to quote a repipe project where the owner doesn’t know which material would be best for the property. At that point it is important we inform our customer about the different options and recommend something that will be in their best interest. Because we are usually bidding against another contractor, we […]

We are in a time where Contractors have become a hot commodity in California, therefore sometimes getting on the schedule could be tough. The scarcity of Contractors (especially Service Contractors) has created several issues that go beyond scheduling. In the world of economics, if the supply goes down and demand is up, you’re likely to […]

The Secret to Lowering Your Water Bill   What consumes the most water in my house? If you pay a water bill, then you will likely notice when there is a sudden increase in the amount that you owe. There are some things that will use more money than others, and you won’t realize that […]

Drain Clog Prevention   Clogged drains are usually caused by the accumulation of hair, grease, and food particles in the drainpipes. This buildup slows and eventually stops water from flowing through the pipe. When fats, grease, soap scum, hair, and food particles repeatedly go into the drain, they eventually solidify on the walls of the […]

Dealing With Frozen Pipes   Why Does a Plumbing System Freeze? Extreme winter weather conditions with days of acute subfreezing temperatures can play havoc on your home’s plumbing system by causing pipes to freeze, limiting or preventing water from reach certain areas, and even in extreme circumstances, bursting and creating water damage to surrounding structures. Some pipes […]

Maintaining a Garbage Disposal   Before a night of entertaining, the last thing you want to smell is your garbage disposal. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t take proper care of their disposal. Even if you do, grime can build up over time reducing the effectiveness of the unit. This will eventually cause a lingering smell that even […]

Handling Gas Line Leaks   When you detect the odor of gas in your home, you need to act quickly. Gas smells like rotten eggs, and if you detect that smell, then gas is probably leaking somewhere. A leaking gas line is a potentially dangerous situation. If you have a gas line leak from an appliance, such […]

The Perils in Bathroom Remodeling Have you ever thought about remodeling your bathroom? Well, this is an important activity that if well implemented will leave some elegance behind not forgetting you will also be able to notice some mistakes in your plumbing system. With the current level of technology, it becomes easy to handle any renovations […]