Garden Plumbing https://www.flickr.com/photos/r36ariadne/17967994570/ Best drainage for a home garden. (Photo Credits) Even the garden is not exempted in experiencing drainage difficulties. It may be outdoors, and most people think evaporation and air will take care of any excess water, but drainage problems can cause trouble in the long run. The Chicago Tribune came up with [...]
Air quality at home https://www.flickr.com/photos/bradfordcoy/3255665645/ How important in air quality at home? (Photo Credits) Indoor air quality is critical in promoting the over-all wellness of the occupants of a home or commercial structure. In fact, it can cause illnesses – short or long term – if it is not kept in check. The US Department [...]
What are the requirements for licensing? https://www.flickr.com/photos/ufv/8714966551/ What does it take to become a commercial plumber? (Photo Credits) Commercial plumbing entails a different set of licensure, skills and educational requirement from the residential plumber that works on homes and private properties. Such an information is important especially for business owners who may need the services [...]
Are Drain Snakes useful? https://www.flickr.com/photos/jaimeperez/14808534754/ Can drain snakes really help in unclogging drainage blockages? (Photo Credits) Drain Snakes are one of those plumbing tools that even ordinary homeowners without a plumbing background would dare use. For one it is available in local home improvement stores, and secondly, most of the household versions do not look [...]
Pursuing a Career as a Master Plumber https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/17004512361/ Master Plumbing requires education, training, and heavy experience. (Photo Credits) Being a Master Plumber opens a lot of opportunities for earning. For one, a master plumber gets the highest compensation rate amongst all kinds of plumbers. At the same time, it allows them the opportunity to mentor [...]
What a leaking floor tiles mean https://www.flickr.com/photos/osseous/14656643628/ When water seeps through the bathroom tiles, there may be a plumbing issue. (Photo Credits) Water seeping through the bathroom floor tiles may be a sign that there is an ongoing plumbing problem in the bathroom area. It should be a cause for concern, and a reason for [...]
Trouble down the drain https://www.flickr.com/photos/zappowbang/550022936/ How should a homeowner deal with a drainage problem? (Photo Credits) Drainage problems at home can be very stressful. Even if the drain question is outside the home, the mere fact that it creates puddles, mud and wet spots in the yard or the garden, can be considered enough of [...]
What to watch out for when buying a house https://www.flickr.com/photos/proimos/7664260110/ What are the signs that there are plumbing and HVAC issues in a property for sale? (Photo Credits) When buying a home it is important to be vigilant about the fixtures and features of the property one is buying to avoid possible accidents and additional [...]
Shut-off valve 101 https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/24871586049/ How important is a gate valve? (Photo Credits) Water valves are essential plumbing fixtures installed to ensure that plumbing problems can be somehow controlled around the house. Plumbing Association of San Diego The website HomeTime described the shut off valves as one of the most important plumbing fixtures that should be [...]
Bursting Pipes outside the Home https://www.flickr.com/photos/jganderson/3478651734/ When outdoor pipes burst. (Photo Credits) Outdoor pipes burst, and it can wreak havoc outside any person’s home. In worst cases it can even cause flooding. So what should a homeowner do, when an outdoor pipe bursts outside his home? Plumbers advise that if in case such thing occurs [...]