Clearing a clogged toilet or drain is relatively straightforward. You can see the problem, and the solution’s often as simple as grabbing a plunger (and then being more careful what goes down the drain). But what do you do when the problem is with the water coming out of your taps in the first place, and how do you know … Read More
5 Warning Signs You May Need to Replace Your Furnace
Is your furnace trying to tell you something? Sometimes your furnace chugs away for years, working perfectly ’til one day it doesn’t. Your first sign of a problem might be the furnace failing to start on a cold night, or — in a worst-case scenario — your carbon monoxide detector going off. But often as not, your furnace sends subtle … Read More
Should I Repair or Replace a Sprinkler System?
No plumbing system is meant to last forever, but installing a new one may be more expensive than repairs. Although fixing a sprinkling system is certainly possible in most cases, there are certain points where you start to throw good money after bad in keeping a difficult sprinkler system going. Here’s how to decide if you should repair your sprinkling … Read More