Defining Hard Water “Hard water” is a term used to describe water with a high level of dissolved minerals. These minerals usually come from exposure to limestone, composed primarily of magnesium and calcium with certain metals like copper and iron. While none of these substances are dangerous, they can cause issues for homeowners and theirCONTINUE READING »
How to Spot a Leaking Underground Water Pipe A lot of a home’s plumbing system is located underground beneath the home’s yard and foundation. The complicated network of pipes connects the home’s plumbing fixtures to the main water line and sewer line. An underground leak in the water line can become a costly problem forCONTINUE READING »
Fixing a Clogged Sink Drain There are many places where plumbing problems can occur in a kitchen, but probably the most common is a clogged kitchen sink drain. The kitchen sink is expected to handle messes that aren’t common anywhere else in the home, namely food waste and cooking grease. The conditions in a kitchenCONTINUE READING »
Plumbing Messes Can Ruin the Holidays With the annual holiday just around the corner, many homeowners and their families are gearing up for some serious cooking affairs. Many will be welcoming friends and extended family to celebrate all there is to be grateful for this year. But one of the things that many people willCONTINUE READING »
How to Determine if Hard Water Is Present in a Home Most homeowners have heard that they should be on the lookout for hard water but most people don’t understand what that means or the consequences that come from having hard water. Most homes have to deal with varying degrees of hard water but inCONTINUE READING »
