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If you’ve ever been a plumber on a new installation project, you know what a slab leak is. You also know how much of a nightmare they can be to repair, especially if the concrete slab has had time to solidify and cure. However, for those of you who are new to the plumbing game […]

As with most other professionals in the construction and home improvement industry, there are specific plumbing tools every plumber should have. Some of these tools are standard things most construction workers and DIYers will have on them. Others, however, are tools specifically for plumbing, and they serve no other purpose. If you’re thinking about starting

Finding a leaky pipe is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Leaking pipes can lead to water damage, mold, mildew, flooding, and a world of other issues. While the potential dangers involved with a leaking pipe will depend on the severity of the leak and how long it’s gone unabated, every leak needs to get fixed as

A hot water heater is something most homeowners take for granted. It’s a classic example of “out of sight, out of mind.” As long as you turn on your shower or dishwasher and there’s hot water, you think nothing of it. However, a traditional hot water heater tank is only designed to last for ten

Up to about 10 years ago, copper pipes were the number one choice for water supply lines in residential and commercial plumbing. It’s one of the cleanest and safest type of plumbing pipe on the market, and can last upwards of 50 to 75 years. However, like all plumbing pipes, copper pipes won’t last forever,

Your plumbing system is one of the most important systems in your home. In addition to ensuring that water gets to where it needs to go, your plumbing pipes also carry wastewater and solid waste away from your home. Therefore, your plumbing pipes undergo a ton of stress, wear, and tear and aren’t going to

If you’ve ever walked into your bathroom and been hit in the face with a nearly-fatal sewer smell, you know how traumatizing of an experience it can be. The smell is so pungent, the odor so repulsive, it almost brings you to your knees in agony. Or, it can just be a really disgusting stench.

It’s hard to conceive of a world where people didn’t use the bathroom and take showers indoors, but it hasn’t been that many generations since those concepts were nothing more than a pipe dream (excuse the pun). Chances are, your grandparents or someone they knew had to head to the outhouse to take care of

Heat wrap for pipes isn’t a big Texas topic, but we do get freezes hard enough to burst pipes. Want to be ready for a hard freeze? Prepare your home’s pipes with electric heat tape or pipe insulation. It is a whole lot cheaper than fixing burst pipes. Heat wrap, insulation, and protection from the

Homeowne­rs often fear the disastrous conse­quences of a burst pipe. The­ sudden surge of water has the­ potential to cause exte­nsive damage to both personal prope­rty and belongings. Additionally, filing insurance claims, conducting repairs, and re­placing damaged items can be a time­-consuming and exhausting process.  The article­ delves into repairing burst pipe­s, offering a comprehensive­