Category Archive For "Plumbing"
How to Reduce Water Waste with High Efficiency Plumbing
Are you concerned about the environment? One of the easiest ways to have a lasting impact almost immediately is to think about using high efficiency plumbing in your home. Not only does high efficiency plumbing help you to save the environment, but it can help you to reduce the utility costs in your home as …
Bathroom Remodeling: What You Should Know about Plumbing
Springtime is upon us once again, and you know what that means: home renovation and remodeling projects! Among the most popular springtime remodeling jobs is the bathroom. Everyone’s eager to dive in and create that dream bathroom where they can relax and take time away from the world at large. There are, however, a lot …
Plumbing Damage to Look Out for When Purchasing a Historic Home
There is a number of beautiful historic homes in the New York area, any of which would make the perfect family home. However, it’s important to be aware of potential problems with older homes before you buy. After all, you don’t want to be unpleasantly surprised when you are ready to move in—or after you …
How to Test Your Home’s Water Pressure
Light plumbing issues become nightmares in the blink of an eye. That leaky faucet or running toilet you kept putting off got worse. Now, you’re whitewater rafting in the bathroom wondering what you could’ve done to prevent this. It’s actually very easy, and ServiceWhale can help you every step of the way. Determine If You …
Are Plastic Pipes Right for Your Philadelphia Home?
It’s a major job, and no homeowner looks forward to it, but eventually, we all face it. The pipes are cracked or worn, and it is time for a major plumbing job. For decades, copper pipe has been the way to go for almost every plumbing job from water to gas. There is, however, another …
5 Reasons It’s Time for a Water Heater Inspection
Homeownership carries with it a ton of responsibilities. Not only do you have to pay the bills, but you’ve got to stay on top of your repair and upgrade needs, seemingly on a constant basis. It can be tough to remember everything you have to do. Fortunately, setting a maintenance schedule for your Pennsylvania home …
The Most Common Plumbing Issues in NYC
Homeowners dread plumbing problems. A sudden burst pipe or leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home and even create structural problems that can eat away the foundation in the worst scenarios. Nobody wants to face these issues, but it’s vital to be aware of the potential so that you know what …
The Importance of Hiring a Licensed Plumber
Did you know that just about anyone can put out their name as a home repair professional? Certainly there are some laws in place to regulate the work contractors have to do, but there’s also a lot of people out there who will try to fix your sink without being a licensed plumber. There are …
4 Things to Consider Before Hiring a Plumbing Contractor
Plumbing is tricky business. Your pipes are arguably the most important part of your home. They carry water from one floor to another. They transport gas for heating. When they go, it can cost thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. Fixing them yourself isn’t often the best idea, as one mistake …
Tank-less Water Heaters: How Do They Work?
Winter can be a very hard time of year, especially here in Pennsylvania. After a long, hard day suffering through the cold, nothing is better than a hot bath or shower, and nothing is worse than coming home to find out someone’s used all of the hot water and that you have to wait for …