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Water is essential to both our survival and health, but what is the best way to drink it? Bottled water has become more popular these past few years due to its convenience and better taste. In fact, according to pubmed.gov, in the United States, each person drinks approximately 30 gallons of bottled water per year. However, many people are concerned about bottled water’s possible environmental and health impacts. So, here’s the million-dollar question: is bottled water or tap water better? In this blog, we discuss the pros and cons of both to help you decide which to drink.
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Whether you like hot or cold, a nice shower at the end (or beginning) of a long day is a key zen moment for many of us. That is, as long as your shower isn’t screeching in your ears. If you can hear your shower squealing, it’s probably in need of some TLC. In this blog, we cover 5 reasons your shower is squealing. Read on to learn more about this pesky problem and what you can do about it.
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Before adding an outlet for a new faucet or other plumbing fixture, there’s a 90% chance you’ll have to tap into an existing water line. For a home with PVC plumbing, this is a simple task requiring only a few tools and some plumbing supplies. Once you locate a convenient pipe to tap into, adding a fitting for a new line takes only a few minutes. There are a couple of simple steps to follow to be sure you successfully complete the job. In this blog, we cover those simple steps, and we also go over the basic items that […]
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. This month, NJAW lifted the mandatory boil water advisory in New Jersey, low-income housing in New York is set to receive upgrades, and some states are getting shorted on funds for lead pipe removal. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.
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One of the worst experiences you can have is coming home to an unknown, foul-smelling odor. What’s even more frustrating is trying to locate the source of it. If you suspect it may be coming from your sewage line or piping, finding the source is almost impossible. This is where smoke testing services begin to shine. In this blog, we go over what a plumbing smoke test is and how it works to your benefit.
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RVs are great for exploring the world and living on the go. But the RV plumbing or water system can be a hassle to deal with when it breaks. The best way to avoid these problems is to know how these systems work and the best ways to maintain them. What is an RV Plumbing System? RV Plumbing uses a pump to move the water through the RV, and it also has a holding tank for waste materials. The goal of RV plumbing is to move freshwater from the holding tanks to the sink, shower, toilet, and other fixtures inside […]
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Maintaining your home’s plumbing can be a daunting task, but a little preventive maintenance can save water, money, property damage, and countless headaches later. It can be hard to know what to do and when, so we’ve provided this checklist to help you plan how to prevent plumbing disasters both inside and outside of your home.
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. This month, the federal government plans to replace lead pipes in New England, LPG announces record growth, the global water heaters market is set to grow, and the PHCC Educational Foundation awards scholarships to apprentices. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.
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Pedestal sinks are a space saver that can add an elegant touch to any bathroom. The downside is that they can also show off the plumbing that snakes beneath the sink bowl, and this is not a pretty sight. There are a few ways to hide the pedestal sink plumbing or other unsightly obstructions–continue reading for tips and tricks.
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Mobile home plumbing is a bit different than plumbing in a site-built home. This article will help you learn how mobile home plumbing differs from a site-built home, and, of course, the most common mobile home plumbing issues you need to be on the lookout for.
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