During a tanked water heater’s normal operations, minerals build up on the tank’s interior metal, leading to corrosion and inefficient heating. Anode rods are designed to attract minerals from the tank’s water and keep the entire water heater working appropriately. As you try to keep your water heater in the best shape possible, find out […]

Owning a home is not for the faint of heart. When something goes wrong, you don't have the luxury of calling a landlord to handle the matter. Instead, you are left to find a solution all on your own. However, being a homeowner doesn't mean you have to break the bank to keep your house […]

One of the “joys” of homeownership is being responsible for any appliances or systems that break down in your house. That responsibility also extends to the pipeline that connects your home to the town’s main sewer line, which is typically located in the street. This pipe, also known as the sewer lateral, removes wastewater from […]

While it can be tempting to select the first plumber you find online when you need plumbing maintenance or repairs, you’ll want to do a little more research to ensure they’re qualified. Hiring an unqualified plumbing contractor increases the risk that you’ll end up with a botched job. If that happens, you’ll have to hire […]

If you’re having a backflow problem, it could be due to a backed up drain that causes dirty water to flow into your home or business from a drain. You could also have an issue where your water or irrigation system is allowing stagnant water to enter your home. Either plumbing backflow issue can impact […]