Things to Know Before Replacing a Bathtub in Your Home

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Whether you want to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom or you simply want to add function, bathtub replacement projects require meticulous planning. Regardless of how short or long your bathtub replacement project is, it’s not a DIY project. The process involves critical details like removing pipes, flooring, walls, and fittings. If you need a proper bathtub replacement, you … Read More

Signs Your Water Softener Needs Maintenance

Water softeners do more than help soap to lather, or keep spots off your dishes. They also protect your plumbing from the ill effects of hard water, and also help to prevent some expensive appliance repairs. Like anything else, your system needs to be maintained in order to work as it’s supposed to. Here’s how to know when you should … Read More

Is Radiant Heat a Good Idea?

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In principle, it sounds like a wonderful idea: heating your home with no more baseboards or forced air, and no more freezing cold feet. In practice, radiant heating poses an equal mix of opportunities and challenges. If you’re considering one of these systems for your home, Ace Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning has some suggestions — and cautionary notes — … Read More

What’s the Best Type of Toilet?

Whether you’re remodeling your bathroom, refreshing tired decor, or getting a toilet replacement because the one you’ve got is old and dilapidated, you may be surprised — and a bit daunted — by the number of choices available right now. Once you’ve taken into account the toilet type, the flush system, the style, and many other options, you’re likely to … Read More

Bathroom 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 worth seeing what’s in right … Read More

Common Causes of Toilet Clogs

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There are few things more annoying – and embarrassing – than discovering that you have a clogged toilet. It can also be a tough issue to address because clogged toilets can have a number of underlying causes that are difficult to identify. Fortunately, clogged toilets can sometimes be avoided with preventative efforts, and most of these common causes of clogged … Read More

Pick the Right Material For Your Bathroom Sink

We’re convinced that there are two times you should stay away from Google. One is when you’re sick (since every case of the sniffles is apparently fatal), and the other is when you’re remodeling your home, because there’s just too much contradictory information out there. Rather than suggesting brands, Ace Plumbing is going to take a different tack: we’ll cover … Read More

Bidets: Help, or Hype?

While not yet popular in the US, bidet use is on the rise. Is the hype justified? Get your common bidet questions answered with this guide from Ace Plumbing

Unless you’re a plumbing professional, most of us don’t get unduly excited over bathroom plumbing. But if you’ve ever read a breathless review of a bidet — some people compare it to religious experience — Ace Plumbing decided to take a closer look. Are bidets really that good? And is it worth taking the plunge (in a manner of speaking)? … Read More