Tips And Advice
Bathroom Tips and Eco-Friendly Practices
Are Flushable Products Really Flushable? In recent years, many products like wipes and sanitary products have been marketed as "flushable." However, it's essential to understand what this term truly means and its implications on our plumbing systems and environment....
Never Pour Grease In Your Drains
When fats, oils and grease cool down, they solidify and build up in sewer pipes. This greasy buildup will clog your drains and may result in sewer overflows in your home. Sewer blockages and overflows may damage your property and may result in costly pipe-repair and...
Why Bother with Smart Water Meters?
Typically used by gas and electricity companies, smart water meters are becoming more mainstream. They work by measuring your consumption and relaying the information to the utility at shorter intervals. Regular meters are read at the beginning and end of a particular...
Equipment and Cleaning Products
Some cleaners provide their own equipment and products and some use what you provide. Establish expectations beforehand and if there are any surfaces that would be damaged by harsh chemicals or abrasives, have the discussion early. Cleaning Products and Your Home’s...
Getting Fixture Venting Right
Most people know about hot and cold water supply piping as well as the drain pipework that takes away the waste. But for the drainage system to work properly, there is another network of piping that allows free flow of waste, known as the plumbing vents system. What...