What Causes A Slab Leak Along with sunburn and mosquitoes, slab leaks are the great scourge of summertime. Insidious and invasive, they can be a headache for any homeowner. There are four primary conditions that cause a leaky slab. Soil chemicals can lead to the corrosion...
The Best Plumber For most homeowners, trying to find a good plumber can be boiled down to two issues—quality and location—that are often expressed in four simple words: “Best plumber near me.” Locating a plumber is almost always an urgent matter that doesn’t allow for extensive...
Pipes Needing Repair? A leaking pipe can cause more damage than you might otherwise believe. It can cause excessive damage to your home and increase your monthly bill exponentially. To protect your home, it is crucial to know the signs of a hidden leak. Your water...
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You? Hot water represents convenience, relaxation and all too often heated family conflict when you run out. When it comes to energy use, the financial resources devoted to heating your water are second only to the cost of heating...
Gas Line Installation When you first moved into your home, there were several natural-gas outlets that dotted the walls. They were quickly hooked up to your current appliances and promptly forgotten. However, these gas lines may require some updates over the years, as you alter the...
Are Plumbing Myths Costing You? Are you a homeowner who needs to learn about maintaining your plumbing system? If so, it’s important that you learn how to do so effectively without trying practices that may damage your system or your pipes. Here are five myths about...
Professional Plumbers:Do You Need One? Sure, we like to do things ourselves in Texas! And yes, there are plumbing problems you can handle on your own. But others are just too big to tackle. Do you know when you really need to call in professional plumber to help? Some...
The Dollars and Cents Calculating the economic cost of a shower is pretty straightforward. The water costs and the cost to heat it. For the average household in Northeast Texas, it all washes out at just about $2.00 per 10-minute shower. For a family of four,...
Water Loss In Pools Here in Northeast Texas, the temperature gauge has been over 100 degrees for weeks on end. And that can mean trouble for your water bill and wallet when it comes to your pool! Did you know that your pool can lose 3,000 gallons from...
Leaks In The Home The EPA estimates more than one trillion gallons of water is wasted each year in U.S. homes. The biggest culprits are drippy faucets, leaky valves, and worn toilet flappers. Repairing these common and easily corrected leaks can save you about 10 percent of your...
