Start By Replacing Your Toilets The average family of four uses 1500 liters of water with literally half of that running down the drain. The biggest water guzzlers are old toilets (1995 or older). An older toilet uses 3.5 liters per flush, whereas a new one uses 1.28 liters per flush. For a relatively small
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5 Signs You Have a Hidden Leak
Hidden water leaks can be expensive. Not only can leaks cause a higher than normal water bill, they can damage the interior of your home. Finding water leaks early can save money and serious damage. As a homeowner, it is in your best interest to know the signs so you can get immediate help from
Backflow Testing Could Save Your Family Member’s Lives
There may be countless things that you do regularly to keep your family safe and healthy, but you may be overlooking one critical task. If you are like many others, you may assume that the water that flows into your home is healthy to drink, but the unfortunate truth is that the cleanliness of your
It’s Time to Go Low Flow!
If you are concerned about the amount of water your current plumbing fixtures are consuming, then it is time for you to purchase low flow plumbing fixtures. When compared with older more traditional water fixtures, low flow plumbing fixtures use a significantly smaller amount of water. The good news is that low flow fixture save
5 Summer Plumbing Tips
Summer days can give your plumbing a workout — dirty clothes in the washer, picnic remains down the disposal, kids in and out of the bathroom. Keep these five tips in mind to keep your plumbing fresh and clear this summer. Washing Machines 1. If you haven’t replaced your washing machine hoses in three years,
How to Deal With Plumbing Issues
Introduction Plumbing Emergencies Every now and then something in your bathroom or kitchen acts up. Whether your pipes burst or your toilet bowl overflows, these are considered to be emergencies for most plumbers. You can try to resolve the leak itself, but it will cost you lots of money, not to mention lots of time
Top 5 Bathroom Remodeling Trends of 2015
Many homeowners remodel their kitchens and baths to give their home an updated look. The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms of the house and is often too small to spend much time. If you are considering selling your home, then the kitchen and bath are the most important parts of the home. A
How to Extend the Life of Your Plumbing System
Your plumbing system is the artery of your home. It keeps fresh water flowing to your kitchen faucet and dishwasher, hot water flowing to your shower and bath and clean water flowing to your washer, toilets and bathroom faucet. So if you never want to be without it, it’s time to consider ways to extend
Ugly Water/Rust Bathroom Stains: How To Get Rid Of Them
Let’s face it, no one enjoys cleaning the bathroom, especially the toilet bowl. However, in the interest of keeping as “green” as possible and ridding our lives of unwanted germ, bacteria and an unpleasant sight, our blog post below covers what are those unsightly stains in the bowl, tubs and shower tiles–and how best to
The History of the Toilet
Often thought of as a byproduct of our modern civilization,toilets actually date back to ancient civilizations. It kind of makes our strides seem insignificant when we reflect on the Indus Valley civilization, circa 2600-1900 BC, which had streets in a grid pattern with sewers dug under them. They had toilets and those were flushed with