When you have your plumbing inspected, a licensed plumber will perform a top-to-bottom review of your entire plumbing system.  What kind of home plumbing inspections does a plumber provide?  Home services businesses perform certain types of inspections, but not others: Plumbing inspections for real estate transactions? No. Home services companies like ours typically do not […]

The average toilet lasts about 30 years. If yours is that old and you’re ready to replace it, you’ll notice that the toilet landscape has changed a lot over the decades. Today, you can buy a low-flow gravity toilet, a dual-flush toilet, or a power-flush toilet. Though they all whisk waste away, they’re not all […]

Homeowners typically replace their toilets after 20-25 years. A toilet can last much longer than that—even up to 50 years—but you may not want to keep yours for that long.  For one thing, it may be eating up your home maintenance budget. The cost to replace a toilet in 2025, according to this calculator, is […]

Does your kitchen or bathroom sink smell like sewage when you run the water (or even when you don’t)?  In the bathroom, it’s likely because of a blocked or dry sink drain trap (P-trap).  Foul smells from the kitchen sink, on the other hand, are most likely from tiny bits of rotting food stuck in […]

If your water heater is leaking, you need to get it fixed right away. If you don’t, it could cause severe water damage—or at least a home repair headache.  Culprits abound for a leaking water heater. Often, it’s best left to a professional plumber to figure out if you really need a new water heater […]

Your showerhead is easy to overlook. Or, rather, underlook; if it’s taller than you are, you might not look up at your showerhead very often to check and see if it’s clean.  That’s why many of us are surprised when we do look up and see water stains, crusty deposits, or even mold covering the […]

Why would you ever install a smart toilet? Doesn’t your basic toilet get the job done? Yes, sure. A basic, been-around-forever toilet design is perfectly fine. But we think you’ll agree that there are some pretty compelling reasons to upgrade. Cleanliness The first is that smart toilets feature touchless lids and flushing mechanisms and built-in […]

The humble plumbing vent is something most homeowners never think about — or weren’t even aware of in the first place. Here’s what you need to know about this crucial part of your indoor plumbing system. What is a Plumbing Vent? If you look on your roof, you’ll see a pipe sticking out of it, […]

A flooded basement can lead to marathon insurance phone calls and hours with contractors in order to get your flooring and drywall repaired and your furniture replaced. It’s best to avoid the whole situation. If you have a leaky basement or notice that it feels damp inside when it’s rainy, think about installing an automated […]