As the drapes are being drawn on 2014, we’d like to close the year by telling you a little about the people we work with. Not our employees or vendors, mind you. But our customers: people like you. Far more often than not, the person who calls us for residential plumbing service is a woman. […]

With the clock rapidly counting down to Thanksgiving, and holiday shopping already in full swing, we thought you might appreciate something to smile about. Because, let’s face it, in our business – plumbing, to be exact – there’s plenty to smile about, even if it doesn’t always seem funny in the moment. No need to […]

Been toilet shopping lately?  If not, prepare yourself for a big surprise when you arrive at your favorite bath remodeler’s or home center.  Because gone from the shelves and water-guzzlers that may still be populating one or more of the bathrooms in your home. Not that long ago, in fact, toilets were made that consumed […]

There are advantages to both gas and electric water heaters, but since the subject of this blog is “electric,” we’re going to tip the balance in their favor. But not without first acknowledging that gas water heaters typically cost less to operate, though not to purchase.  Beyond that, the odds pretty much do favor electric […]

You wouldn’t think so, but clearing toilets or any other type of drain can be highly entertaining for a professional plumber.  Messy and odorous, to be sure, but entertaining nonetheless. That’s because we always finding long, lost objects and putting an end to searches that home owners have long given up on.  Partly because they […]

So, you’ve just moved into a new home – not brand new, but new to you – and the very first time you run the washing machine, the water either doesn’t drain at all, or drains very, very slowly.  To the point of distraction. That’s exactly the sort of thing that is not very likely […]

If you purchased a garbage disposal any time within the past 5 years or so, this blog is probably not for you.  That’s because today’s better built units have a shelf life of 10-15 years, on average. On the other hand, if the clock is starting to wind down on yours, here’s some advice on […]

Most people don’t think twice about scheduling regular doctor and dentist appointments, or performing routine maintenance on their cars. And rightfully so. After all, a little preventive care now can help you avoid bigger issues down the road. But when it comes to things like your home plumbing, preventive care often takes a back seat. […]

Turn on any home repair and DIY network and you’ll see regular home owners tearing down walls, tiling shower surrounds, and proudly admiring their handy work all in a 30 minute time frame. And while many household repairs and updates can, in fact, be tackled with the right tools and knowledge – even if they […]

If you’ve already started counting down the days until Spring here in Germantown and Montgomery County, it looks like you might need an extra measure of patience.  Just when you start thinking “well, that’s probably it for the snow and ice,” pow, along comes another blast of the white and messy stuff. So while it’s […]