Bathroom
How Do You Turn Off The Water To The House: A Step-by-Step Guide Review
It is two o’clock in the morning, and you wake up to the sound of rushing water. You step out of bed right into a puddle of cold water. A pipe under your sink has completely given out, and water is pouring onto your hardwood floors. What do you do first? Plumbing emergencies tend to…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Pump a Septic Tank?
Most homeowners rarely think about their septic system until something goes wrong. As long as the toilets flush, the drains flow properly, and there are no unpleasant odors, it is easy to assume everything is working as it should. However, septic tanks require regular maintenance to keep them functioning properly. Over time, solid waste builds…
Read MoreHow to Unclog a Floor Drain in the Basement
A wet basement is stressful enough. But when you notice dirty water pooling around the basement floor drain, the smell getting stronger, or water draining more slowly than usual, it suggests that your drain is clogged or starting to back up. A basement floor drain clogged with debris, grease, or roots doesn’t fix itself. Ignoring…
Read MoreHow to Use a Toilet Plunger the Right Way (Step-by-Step Guide)
Let’s assume you have planned a small party at your home, and suddenly you notice that your toilet is backing up. You can’t leave it as it is. And all sorts of thoughts start running through your mind – What if your guests need to use your toilet? What if the nasty smell reaches the…
Read MoreHow to Unclog a Shower Drain Fast and Easily
The shower is a place of relaxation, for most of us, where we want to revive either at the end or the start of the day. But the real downer is when you find yourself ankle deep in the dirty drain water. This is one of the most common household problems, and you are not…
Read MoreToilet Keeps Running? Here’s How to Fix It Fast
We’ve all been there. It’s the middle of the night, your home is silent, and suddenly you hear it – a hissing sound coming from your bathroom. Your toilet is running again. It’s not training for a marathon. It’s just draining your bank account one gallon at a time. A running toilet can waste up…
Read MoreBathtub Refinishing vs. Replacement: How to Decide
A worn, chipped, or dated bathtub can make the whole bathroom feel tired. When you’re ready for a change, you have two options: refinish the tub you have, or tear it out and install a new one. Refinishing is faster and cheaper. Replacement costs more but solves problems a new coat of finish can’t. The…
Read MoreFiberglass, Ceramic, or Porcelain? Choosing Bathroom Fixtures
There are many options to choose from when you walk into a home remodeling store, or start shopping online for bathroom fixtures. As Sacramento plumbing specialists, we see and service a variety of bathroom fixtures daily. While a variety of fixture materials for tubs, toilets, and sinks are available, the three most common types are Fiberglass, Ceramic,…
Read MoreWhy Is My Faucet Leaking? Causes and How to Fix It
A dripping faucet is easy to ignore until you add up what it costs. The EPA estimates that a faucet dripping once per second wastes more than 3,000 gallons a year. That’s water you pay for and never use. The short answer: most faucet leaks come from a worn washer, O-ring, seal or cartridge. These…
Read MoreBathroom Remodeling Trends: What’s “In” Right Now?
Statistically speaking, the bathroom is one of the first rooms that new homeowners remodel. But they’re not the only ones; if you’ve been in your home for a while, you may find that you’re sick of seeing the same colors and fixtures day in and day out. If you’re looking to make some changes, it’s…
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