If you own an older home, or are thinking about buying one, there are often a lot of advantages to be found, such as craftsmanship, interesting architectural details and spacious backyards. However, there are often downsides too, such as limited closet space, high ceilings (making the home tougher to heat) and outdated plumbing systems. Some…

When sewer pipes need to be repaired or replaced it used to pose a major inconvenience to homeowners. Since sewer pipes are located underground, it meant potentially digging up landscaping, hardscaping and driveways in order to remove and replace the pipes. It was time-consuming and extremely disruptive for the homeowner and the neighborhood, sometimes even…

Summer is over and there’s a nip in the air. Fall is the season of mums and pumpkins, but it also means one thing – winter is just around the corner. That’s why this is the perfect time for homeowners to begin to prepare for the cold by prepping their plumbing system for the harsh…

Nobody enjoys discovering the drain is clogged in their sink, toilet or shower. While it can be tempting to go for the quick fix by using a chemical drain cleaner to break up the clog, chemical cleaners used as a toilet drain cleaner or sink drain cleaner can actually cause homeowners more problems than they…