Most of us like to handle our plumbing problems by ourselves. We want to be the ultimate do-it-yourselfers. But sometimes this need for fast solutions causes us to ignore all the other options on the table, like hiring a good plumber. As a result, we panic and worry during challenging plumbing situations. Whether or not…
If you live in a rural area, chances are your water comes from a private well. After all, a private well can be a convenient source of water for drinking, cooking, washing, feeding livestock, and other household and agricultural activities. Plus, you no longer have to pay for the water you use. Life is good.…
Being a homeowner can be a great way to tap into your industrious do-it-yourself skills. Pretty soon, you’ll be fixing almost everything around the house, earning yourself the title of Mr. or Ms. Fix-It. But what do you do when the toilet’s backed up? What about when your water pressure is so low that you…
Tired, exhausted, and sleepy, you drag yourself into your house after a long day at work. Upon entering the kitchen, you hear a soft dripping sound coming from underneath the sink. Curiously, you check to see what’s going on, only to see a small leak in the pipe fitting. “It’s no big deal,” you think…