Imagine Montgomery County drowning under 300 feet of water, not from rising sea levels or even flooding but from the water lost from leaky pipes! Now imagine the same happening to your home, all the furniture and floor furnishing ruined.

You can probably know your home’s square footage, the approximate size of each room, and the best restaurants within a 2-mile radius.  But do you know your town’s policy regarding signage or your exact property line? If not, you’re not alone since, often, it’s an issue that rarely if ever arises.  Still, the more you […]

What is the worst thing homeowners face when it comes to their bathroom? “The water’s not going down the drain.”

We ask a lot of sink drains and dishwashers. We put stuff in or down them, and just expect they’ll know what to do with it. You know, like it’s a job they’re trained for and by now should have down pat. You see, no matter how much you may try not to, sometimes you […]

The bathroom is, well, your very personal sanctuary.  And that would make the toilet the most important seat! In fact, men and women seem to be spending quite a lot of time sitting on the toilet, reading a paper on their smartphone or just playing a game while doing their business.

Leaky faucets and shower heads are easy to spot and fix. But what about hidden water leaks…the kind that can cause serious damage?  These are among the most common: Refrigerator – If you have a built-in icemaker, wet spots on the floor might indicate a crimped icemaker line…one that’s just waiting to burst. Also, the […]

If you’re jumping from one website to another trying to decide which local plumbing company best suits your needs, perhaps we can be of assistance. While there are many things to consider when making such a decision, we think there are five key considerations that should rank high on your list of questions: Do you […]

What’s Thanksgiving if not a time to recall favorite stories and meals from the past even as you regale in present company and the new feast spread before you? Still, there’s a lot more to Thanksgiving than family traditions and gatherings. And now, we’re here to share some of that with you, including the very […]

Has your water bill risen lately, and by more than a little? Leaky pipes may be to blame, some of which are easy to spot while others may be hidden. It’s the latter group that can cause you the most problems, which make early detection a key to preventing lots of wasted water and home […]

Okay, so you have a leaking faucet on your hands and it’s annoying the heck out of you.  But, being the curious type – perhaps even handy with a wrench – you want to know why it’s leaking. Did you buy a bum product? Did someone mess with it? Is it the result of normal […]