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PLUMBING COMPRESSION FITTINGS ARE KEY TO DIY PLUMBING INSTALLS What is a plumbing compression fitting? These little knob-like fixtures (pictured below) connect pipes securely. Even in cases where two pipes may be of slightly different sizes, plumbing compression fitting allows for secure pipe connections so that water doesn’t leak. Especially if you are pursuing a […]

WHY DOES MY TOILET KEEP CLOGGING? Every toilet, even the newest state-of-the-art toilets are prone to the occasion clog every now-and-then. That’s not to say that older toilets may need to be repaired or even replaced, but you may want to consider if maybe the reason your toilet constantly clogs is due to some maintenance […]

HOW TO SAVE ENERGY AND WATER AT HOME AND SAVE MONEY AT THE SAME TIME We’ve heard all the reasons why we should go green: we only have one planet, it makes the world prettier, etc etc. Of course it is all true; however, there are many concerns that the ways to go green in […]

HOW PLUMBING IS KEY IN SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY If you’re looking for ways to save money, perhaps for personal goals or because it’s quite literally your 2019 New Years Resolution, stay on this page! While there is a lot you can do to save a buck or two, there are a few not-so-hidden […]

CHEAP AND SIMPLE BATHROOM REMODEL SUGGESTIONS THAT WILL WOW A bathroom remodel is expensive. My wife and I (not gonna lie, mostly just my wife) spent the better half of two weeks coming up with a beautiful new bathroom design that we both got very excited about. Until we saw the bathroom renovation cost, totaled […]

PLUMBING MAINTENANCE TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON In my household, the holidays represent a time when my family and my extended family all gather under one roof for multiple holiday events — Thanksgiving, and Christmas through the New years. And with more people under one roof than the whole year combined, it’s essential […]

CLEANING OUT A SMELLY GARBAGE DISPOSAL: DIY EDITION Recently, someone in my family (not going to name names or say that it was my son who recently got into cooking) thought it was appropriate to put eggshells down the garbage disposal. And of course, no one knew until eventually, a strong stench lingered in the […]