It is very important, if you plan major renovations of your home (and that includes plumbings) to hire a company that is lead-safe certified by the EPA. Put into law on April, 2010, it is required that contractors performing any renovation, repair, and home improvement projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes and other facilities must

If you are like most people, when you think of south Florida, you think of the beach. The lower portions of the state are filled with beautiful stretches of sandy beaches that locals and vacationers alike love to frequent. Here are a few of the best beaches that south Florida has to offer: Miami Beaches

A leakage under your home’s foundation is a worrying issue that should be attended to urgently and professionally. A slab leak by definition is when a water pipe under your concrete structure breaks, cracks, or bursts and starts leaking. If not detected and fixed promptly, a slab leak can cause severe damage to your home.

Water heaters are essential in today’s homes. When replacing your current water heater or adding one to a new home, you need to choose a system that will fit the needs of the whole household. That means that you need a system that will not only provide enough hot water for the family, but will

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

Everyone has experienced the trouble a non-flushing toilet can create, and it always seems to occur at the worst possible moment! The most likely culprit is a clog, which can be relieved with ample plunging. A clog is usually caused by user error (so to speak), but if plunging doesn’t solve your problem, you may

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,

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

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