If you live outside of a metropolitan area in Florida, you likely use a septic system to process your household’s waste water. The average American household uses around 80-100 gallons of water every day, for drinking, cooking, laundry, bathing and flushing the toilet. While your septic system is relatively low maintenance, there are a few

Storm drains give rainwater a place to go so it doesn’t flood your property. With all of the rain the South Florida area gets, these drains play an important role in protecting your property from flooding and serious water damage. Since debris can build up in them, especially after storms, you might need storm drain cleaning done

In all home renovation projects, especially in plumbing projects, it is important to solve health and safety issues. The fact that there is a pandemic does not stop people from keeping safe during plumbing. Not only should we follow basic guidelines like wearing masks, safety goggles, and other protective equipment, but we should also consider

Living in South Florida, hurricane preparedness is a fact of life. Every summer, Floridians replenish their food and water stores in order to be prepared for whatever the season brings. But true preparedness goes beyond the basics of food, cash and gas. Be sure to incorporate these essential plumbing preparations into your routine this year. 1.

After a hurricane hits our area, homeowners must go through an extensive checklist to clean up any property damage and take preventive measures to guarantee no major repairs down the road. Cleaning out drains needs to be part of your post-hurricane assessments. If the drains are blocked, then major flooding can occur when another storm

Buying a house is a big investment. Saving some money throughout that process is a reasonable goal, but one area you don’t want to skimp on is scheduling a plumbing inspection before signing on the dotted line. From sinks, toilets and drains to water heaters, washing machines and showers, plumbing reaches every corner of the

With spring coming up, it is important for you to think about your plumbing in addition to spring cleaning. As you are cleaning up around the house, make sure that your plumbing system is ready for the warmer weather. Using this helpful home plumbing checklist, you can reduce your chances of suffering a major issue

Water draining slower than usual down the sink drain? Is it backing up through other drains within the home? If you’ve answered “yes” to either of the above questions, chances are you’ve got a clogged drain somewhere within the home. And if you can rule out a toilet clog, there’s a good chance that the

If you are trying to figure out which piping is right for your home, you have probably come across both cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping and copper piping. Even though copper has been around since the dawn of modern plumbing, it has been displaced slightly by PEX piping in contemporary projects. At the same time, both

If you are planning on welcoming guests into your home for the holidays, then you need to make sure that your plumbing system is ready to handle the added wear and tear. Make sure that your home is ready to handle the added capacity by taking a look at this holiday plumbing checklist. Cover the