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When Its More Than Just A Clogged Drain
For most homeowners, a clogged drain is not such a big deal. They grab a plunger or maybe mix up their favorite drain cleaning concoction.



5 Signs You Need A New Water Heater
It can be easy to forget that you have an appliance in your home that is responsible for providing your hot water. You turn on



Why Is My Water Bill Increasing?
Every household runs on a budget of some kind. You might have your expenses charted down to the dime, or you could use a rough



What To Do When Your Main Water Line Goes Bad
As a homeowner, you know that everything in and around your home has a set life expectancy. Some items, like your water heater, need maintenance



Water Conservation: How Does Your Plumbing Stack Up?
While you may not know everything there is to know about your plumbing, it can be a good idea to check on the efficiency of



Ways to Prepare your Plumbing for Colder Months
Fall is nearly upon us and with it those evening freezes! Many people do not know that there are certain things you can do to



Hard Water vs. Soft Water: What’s the Difference?
You might have heard the terms “soft water” or “hard water” before, but do you know what the difference between them is? From their respective



The Best Way to Clean Your Plumbing Fixtures
It’s not always on the top of our minds to clean our plumbing fixtures. However, it’s important to the overall health of not only your



4 Tips for Summer Plumbing Maintenance
With the temperatures already going up quickly and summer almost fully in effect, its that time of year where relatives and friends start coming to



When is it Time to Replace Your Pipes?
When cleaning the house and checking things off your list, plumbing is typically overlooked. Most people don’t think about it until something breaks, but if



Clearing A Clogged Drain Or A Slow Draining Sink
A clogged drain can quickly become an enormous nuisance. If left uncorrected, a simple clog can result in flooding, which could cost you thousands to



Ways to Maintain Your Plumbing to Avoid Emergency Situations
When it comes to plumbing, there are a million and one things that could go wrong. By being a smart homeowner and learning how to



Spring Plumbing Tips You Need to Know
With spring quickly coming to the Treasure Valley, it’s important to include plumbing in your spring cleaning checklist. Cold winters can cause severe damage to
Water Softener: Fact or Myth
Does a Water Softener really work? Have you been wondering how a water softener could affect your home’s water system? Wondering if they really work?



How long will your pipes last? A Viking Plumbing Guide
There are many different materials used in plumbing. Among the most common are copper, Galvanized Steel, Polypipe vinyl Chloride (PVC), Chlorinated Polyvinyl (CPVC), and Cross-linked



Water Lines | Who is responsible for fixing them?
Who Is Responsible for Sewer Line and Water Main Repair Homeowners protect their homes from floods and fires. Many have “home warranties” for appliances. However,



The unsung hero – The water heater
Water heating systems are installed in homes all across America. They serve the important function of providing the supply of heated water to your taps



Should you flush “sewer safe” items?
We all know that a lot of products say that are septic and sewer safe. But as a plumber, I can guarantee you that flushing