Do Tall Toilets Measure Up?
When the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, required the manufacture of what many call tall toilets or raised or elevated toilets, a cheer went up from groups everywhere. From those who are disabled or wheelchair bound, to those who are elderly and finally to those people who are just extremely tall, these models have made life better for several [...]
What Do Hair, Cooking Oil and Paper Towels Have In Common?
Drain cleaning can be a good thing for your Dallas household plumbing, but it isn’t cheap to have it done professionally. While it may be something you want to schedule regularly with your Dallas plumber, it isn’t something you want to be up against in an emergency. Having said that, millions of homeowners have found themselves in [...]
Free Standing or Built-In Jetted Tub?
Whirlpool bathtubs have been around since the 1960s and until recently have remained unchanged. Although the basic concept of the whirlpool bathtub has remained the same, today’s jetted bathtubs are filled with innovative features and designed to be as aesthetically pleasing as they are comfortable and relaxing. The basic jetted tub comes in two different forms: the drop in bathtub which has [...]
Draining Your Water Heater: Sedimentary, My Dear Watson
The plumbing system is a vital part of your Dallas home and requires care to keep it functioning properly. The water heater is one important plumbing fixture that requires maintenance in order to keep it running efficiently. Over time, sediment and sludge can accumulate in a water tank which will make the heater less efficient and it will also shorten its life span [...]
Be One Step Ahead of Your Plano Home Inspector
Here’s a checklist that you can use to do your own pre-inspection on your plumbing. There’s no reason not to check your Plano home out yourself before you hire a certified home inspector. This way you can compare notes and ask questions. He will give you a thorough report on the home’s condition. Between what you found and [...]
Damage Control BEFORE Your Dallas Plumber Arrives
Have you called in for your Dallas plumber to come fix a water-related plumbing emergency at your home? Plumbing is a field that is best left to the experts since it requires specialized knowledge and equipment. However, there are quite a few things that you could do in order to reduce the damage before the experts arrive. 1. Cut off [...]
Your Plumbing Needs to Vent Too!
Plumbing Vents in Dallas A plumbing vent is basically a special pipe (or network of pipes) that leads from an appliance located inside your Dallas home to the outside of your home. Although not always, many of these will lead to the roof. Also, many vent pipes are comprised of more than one pipe. So what purpose does [...]
Dealing with Clogged Drains in Your Frisco Home
One of the most common Frisco plumbing problems in most homes is clogged drains. This is something that must not be ignored, or else, you will be faced with bigger problems, especially with the internal structures and on your pipelines. While calling a plumber may be the first thing that will come to your mind [...]
Fixing an Aerator: So Simple Even a … Well – You Know…
A kitchen faucet aerator helps reduce the water flow thus conserving water. Most plumbing fixtures come equipped with this useful device so most likely yours do too. Aside from conserving water, this device also keeps the water coming out of the spout from splashing all over. As time passes, this part of the fixture gets clogged due to water pressure [...]
Don’t Go With the Flow!
Burst pipe plumbing emergencies can strike at any time and catch us unaware. While we wait for our The Colony plumber water leaks out of the pipe and floods the floor at a rapid rate. Aside from wasting gallons of water, split pipes cause costly water related damage to walls, floors and your indoor belongings. [...]
