Exhaust Fan Installation in an older home https://www.flickr.com/photos/129344407@N05/31636069363/ Exhaust fans are important in maintaining a good ventilation inside the home. (Photo Credits) To ensure appropriate ventilation inside the home, bathrooms and other moist areas should have an exhaust fan. And while most current homes have one that are already installed, some older houses do not. [...]
What to do when faucets spew dirty water https://www.flickr.com/photos/lchunt/4984735844/ Dirty Water Problem. (Photo Credits) When murky or brownish water suddenly comes out of the faucet, homeowners are usually left weirded out and trying to find out what could be done about it. It is not only unsightly, it is also very much unsanitary and could [...]
What a slow drain means https://www.flickr.com/photos/bwrabbitgirl/2231189123/ There are many reasons why a drain gets slow. (Photo Credits) Slow drains can be very frustrating, especially in the kitchen where things are bustling. There are many reasons why a drain becomes slow. It could be a clog or a build up, but whatever the reason is, most [...]
Be prepared for plumbing emergencies https://www.flickr.com/photos/cnast/6650736341/ Keep a plumbing tool box at home for any emergency plumbing issue. (Photo Credits) Plumbing emergencies can strike anytime and although the best recourse is to call an emergency plumber ASAP, there is still some waiting time before the trusted plumber can come in. Some plumbers ask homeowners if [...]
Check plumbing details before closing the deal https://www.flickr.com/photos/lameazoid/3525624218/ Expensive plumbing repairs can be avoided when a home is thoroughly inspected prior to buying. (Photo Credits) Some older homes can have a perfectly working systems and but some do not. To ensure that ine is not buying the latter, it is important to inspect its plumbing [...]
Plumbing Issues Should Be Taken Seriously https://www.flickr.com/photos/edublogger/3952357985/ What one should know about the plumbing systems of an older home. (Photo Credits) Buying an older home can be exciting especially if there is history that comes with it. The vintage appeal that it has can even be a grand detail that the owners and their visitors [...]
Finding a plumbing leak https://www.flickr.com/photos/zombie/5102949876/ Checking for plumbing leaks. (Photo Credits) Plumbing leaks can be costly especially when it goes undetected. Gallons upon gallons of water go into waste, taking one’s budget with it. Plumber Concerns During the Summer A good clue that there might be a leak somewhere in a home’s plumbing system is [...]
Risks of dealing with unlicensed contractors https://www.flickr.com/photos/lameazoid/3524819315/ There’s a reason why they need to get licensed. (Photo Credits) Some property owners have their own reasons for hiring unlicensed plumbers. They could be cheaper, they could be better at convincing that they could do an equally great job minus the high professional fees, but really, there [...]
Unclogging the toilet https://www.flickr.com/photos/splunkton/192402464/ The big hassle that is a clogged toilet. (Photo Credits) Having a clogged toilet is a big hassle, moreso, when a household is bustling with many family members using the same comfort room. So what can a homeowner do once the toilet fails to function properly? WikiHow detailed seven ways to [...]
Summer Plumbing https://www.flickr.com/photos/stendueland/8172226738/ Homeowners should also prepare for possible plumbing concerns during the summer months. (Photo Credits) It is common for some households to prepare for possible plumbing problems during the winter time. Frozen pipes, that may eventually burst is one of the major concerns of most property owners hence precautionary measures are being taken [...]