Traditional and frequently used, copper pipes can be found in older homes. Copper Pipes are reliable, durable and provide superior corrosion resistance (used since 1960's). These pipes handle acclimation and changing water temperatures well, but the risk of lead contamination is higher with copper pipes and can be quite expensive.

You’ve decided to update your home. Before you begin, there are at least five things to think about before tackling that plumbing makeover.

You need a new water heater but you’re not sure whether you should purchase a gas or an electric one? Here are some basic features for both gas and electric water heaters to help you decide.

Working on repair and improvement projects can be rewarding for most homeowners. However, when it comes to plumbing projects, there are a few DIY ones that should be avoided.

There are many tips and tricks for fixing your plumbing. Families pass down remedies and Google and YouTube have an endless stream of suggestions. But how do you know which are real and which are fiction?

You have a plumbing issue that you don’t think you can fix yourself….who will you call a handyman or a plumber? Do you know the difference?

Not sure if water filtration is the best choice for your home? Or if you choose to add filtration, what kind would you do? Learn more here about how you can raise the standard of water in your home.

Taking a shower is a daily routine for most of us. However, sometimes there are shower habits you may be doing that can negatively effect your health and home.

Garbage disposals can give a variety of signs to show they may be failing. Leaks, slow drainage, blockage, and foul smells may mean there is something wrong with your garbage disposal.

Hiring a plumber can be a daunting process. Whether your experiencing a plumbing emergency or scheduling maintenance, there are ten key questions you should ask when other times it’s scheduled maintenance,

Don’t feel bad about those toy dinosaurs your son flushed down the toilet. We have found much worse.

Should you do it yourself or call the plumber? Take our plumber IQ quiz and test your plumbing know how.

Although trenchless sewer repair does not work in every instance, it is often a godsend. While it rescues the backyard for homeowners, the savings for businesses is often much more substantial. This method of sewer repair can mean that the business owner does not have to tear up an asphalt parking lot, concrete flooring in his warehouse, or relocate expensive equipment while the work is being done.

Take a fresh look at the plumbing profession and you’ll see some surprising advantages.

1. Jobs are plentiful - Plumbing jobs cannot be outsourced to someone who works cheaply
in a call center in another country. These jobs must be done here by someone who
knows what they are doing. Our nation’s population continues to grow, and they need
housing. Those houses will need plumbing help from time to time. These jobs are not
going away.