There are few things more jarring than stepping into a shower on a freezing winter morning, expecting a comforting stream of hot steam, only to be met with a blast of ice-cold water. It is the kind of shock that ruins your day before it has even properly begun. We...
There is a specific kind of panic that sets in when you hear running water in a house that should be silent. It might be the sound of a pipe bursting behind a wall in the middle of a freezing Utah winter, or perhaps the ominous gurgle of a sewer line backing up just...
Tackling a home improvement project yourself can be incredibly rewarding. From painting a room to building a bookshelf, the sense of accomplishment that comes from a successful DIY job is hard to beat. When it comes to your home’s plumbing, however, the line...
A sudden plumbing issue can disrupt your entire day. From a faucet that won’t stop dripping to a drain that refuses to clear, these problems can quickly escalate from minor annoyances to major headaches. Smoothly flowing water is essential for daily life, and...
When your kitchen sink starts backing up at 8 PM on a Sunday, or when you discover water pooling around your water heater, the temptation to grab some tools and tackle the problem yourself can be overwhelming. After all, how hard could it really be? The reality is...
Plumbing emergencies don’t come with warning labels. One moment you’re cozy in your home and the next you’re ankle deep in water trying to imagine the hit to your wallet. When an important water line breaks or a backed up sewer line starts gushing sewage onto your...
