7 Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Backflow Prevention (and How to Fix Them Fast) Backflow incidents contaminate thousands of U.S. water lines each year—yet many homeowners still overlook the dangers of backflow. Below, you’ll discover seven backflow hazards most property owners never see coming, along with how to fix backflow issues before they ruin your plumbing … [Read More]
Oh, hot water, we adore you. The steamy showers, the sanitized dishes, the miraculously-white-again t-shirts. But here’s the deal: We’re starting to think our love is unrequited. After all, you tend to disappear quickly. Sure, we just started both the dishwasher and a load of towels—but is that really an excuse to run out on … [Read More]
On a scale from cold coffee to world hunger, running out of hot water is most definitely toward the first-world-problems end of the spectrum. Still, that doesn’t make the experience any less frustrating or any more comfortable. Even the morning-person-est of morning people is likely to scream a swear word or two when the shower … [Read More]
Water Consumption in the United States On average, Americans drink approximately 39 gallons of bottled water per year at a total cost of roughly $16 billion. Given that bottled water is 300-times as expensive as tap water, and with growing recognition of the potential health and environmental impacts of plastic packaging, many people are turning to home filtration systems … [Read More]
Since you’re reading this post, we can guess a few things about you: Here’s the truth: If you have some intermediate-level home improvement skills, you can (probably) pull off a water heater install. But there are some common, potentially dangerous problems do-it-yourselfers seem to have. And if you make a mistake or the unit malfunctions … [Read More]
And just like that, temps are going from “Hooray for jeans and hoodies” to “Where’d I put those dang earmuffs?” If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve likely tested your furnace a time or two. But have you shown your plumbing system any TLC yet? As your Pittsburgh plumbing experts, we recommend doing some quick DIY … [Read More]
