Did you know that there are more than 200,000 cases of breast cancer in the United States each year? That means one in eight women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly, it is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. But there’s good news too. In recent years, breast

Septic systems, when well designed and properly installed, are one of the most efficient and trouble-free methods of sewage disposal for both residential and business use. However, misuse or lack of proper maintenance can cause problems to develop, ranging from flow issues to complete failure. If you are a South Florida home or business owner, the

Most people do not think of plumbing as a constantly evolving science, but the innovations in plumbing that have occurred over just the past few years have improved the lifestyle of the average person around the world immensely. Here is a look at some of the most important technological advancements in a science that surrounds

Summer is the peak of water consumption in the United States. In fact, according to the EPA, the average home’s usage can spike to as much as 1,000 gallons each day in the summer, compared to just 260 gallons during the ‘off’ seasons. While it is important to use your water efficiently all year long,

Plumbing problems often plague home and business owners during the winter months, but summer comes with season-specific challenges as well. Following are several plumbing scenarios that are more likely to occur during the summer months and how you can help keep them from happening. Clogged Garbage Disposals Those who enjoy a lot of outdoor cookouts during the

The 2016 hurricane season is predicted to be severe with more named storms and hurricanes forecast than average. While this does not mean that every storm will make landfall, it is essential to be prepared just in case. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from the beginning of June until the end of November. While the

While it might seem that change is slow to hit the plumbing industry, new technologies and practices that focus on sustainable, green methods are becoming more common. Grid-interactive water heaters and reclaimed water systems are innovations that are changing the industry and affecting both utilities and residential plumbing businesses. Grid-interactive water heaters use smart controls

There are things that homeowners and businesses want to avoid at all costs. This includes water backflow. This situation can cause major problems for a home or business  and to the people who inhabit them—especially because of the danger of tainted water. There are many bugs that contaminated water can cause—none of them fun and

Residential drain pipes can cause problems for property owners in Florida. Pipes can leak or back up due to foundation movement, calcification, aging lines or tree root intrusion. Often, it results in costing homeowners a lot of money in home repairs and landscaping fixes. In addition, it creates a health hazard due to bacteria or

If you’ve ever experienced water damage before, then you know that you never want to experience it again. This is especially true if your water damage originated from a source that could have been prevented, such as a pipe, toilet or other water-using appliance. But water leaks from pipes and such appliances are fairly common, and the