As a new homeowner, I can tell you that things aren't always as simple as they appear. I started thinking about it a few years ago, and I realized that there were some serious problems with our plumbing system. We had issues with drains working correctly and toilets flushing like they should, so I started focusing more heavily on understanding the basics of our plumbing system. Within a few short months the entire system was operating more fluidly because of a few changes that I made, so I wanted to create a blog all about my journey. Check out these articles to learn more about the plumbing basics.
Understanding Plumbing Basics
How You Can Clean Your Drains At Home To Ensure Proper Drainage
12 February 2021
When your drains aren't working, you'll usually see a sign or two. If you miss these signs though, you could end up in some trouble with your plumbing. When your plumbing doesn't drain, you're left scrambling to get the water to go down the sink, tub, or toilet in order to be able to use it as needed. Having your drains cleaned out can help ensure you have proper drainage. If you aren't doing your part to keep them clean though, you could end up in trouble again.
Fundamental Linear Shower Drain Installation Tips You Should Know
28 January 2021
Linear shower drains are slowly becoming a popular choice for most homeowners. This is because they have a low profile and proper design that improves safety beyond other traditional drain systems. But new products come with different and more installation procedures, so it's essential to learn a few things about the linear shower drainage system installation in advance. This post will be sharing vital guidelines you should keep in mind to avoid making common mistakes when mounting a linear shower drain.
Upgrading The Water Heater In Your Home To A Tankless System
28 January 2021
Hot water in your home is one of those essential things that can be created in many ways. Traditional water heaters work well in most situations, but the newest technology brings highly efficient, tankless systems into residential homes with benefits that are far beyond standard water heaters. Updating Your Water Heater If you have considered updating some of the older systems in your home, the water heater may be a good candidate for your list.
What Can Go Wrong With A Condensing Water Heater?
15 January 2021
For years, engineers have tinkered with the basic water-heating idea to create and revolutionize home water heaters. What started out as a crude appliance that was not all that efficient has evolved into a number of highly efficient water heating units. Condensing water heaters are the perfect example of a revolutionized water heater. These unique appliances are designed to utilize unused natural gas or propane emissions from your water heater's burner to heat water through an exchanger, which is no doubt an efficient thing to do.
3 Things That Can Go Wrong With Submersible Well Pumps
23 December 2020
Deep-well submersible pumps are a fact of life for homeowners without access to city water or those that wish to tap the natural resources around their homes. While above-ground and jet pumps are an option for shallow wells, deep wells often require submersible pumps. These pumps can pull water from hundreds of feet underground, all but guaranteeing a stable supply. Submersible pumps can fail like any other pump, however. When they do, you'll need to pull your pump from the well to inspect and repair it.