A Guide to Understanding Plumbing Bonding Wire The plumbing bonding wire is an essential component of electrical safety in the home. It may not be the most glamorous topic, but it is important for homeowners to understand the purpose and function of plumbing bonding wire…

Don't Flush Your Money Away: The Value of a Sewer Scope Inspection If you had a home inspection on an older home, your home inspector most likely suggested having a sewer scope inspection completed. The value of a sewer scope is priceless, I mean who…

Steps For Draining A Water Heater (2023 Guide) Water heaters can fail early for a number of reasons. The most common are bolded below. We have added the steps for draining a water heater for you. Corrosion: Over time, the tank of a water heater…

How To Clean A Bathroom Fan (2023 Guide) Cleaning a bathroom fan may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it's an important task that should be done regularly. A dirty fan can affect its performance and contribute to poor air quality…

All About Water Pressure Regulators: What You Should Know (2023 Guide) Water pressure regulators are simple devices that help prevent major problems in your water system. Plumbing is critical for for any home and we want to keep these systems operating properly. These regulators help…

Vent Stack vs Stack Vent; Learn What They Are (2023 Guide) These two terms are used interchangeably often but there is a difference between the two. This blog will discuss using the term vent stack vs stack vent. A plumbing system in a residential home…

Buying a House with Cast Iron Pipes (2023 Guide) Ahhh, cast iron pipes; are one of the favorite topics of discussion when inspecting an older home here in South Florida and I'm sure it's no different where you are. Let's dive into cast iron drainage…

Don't Use An "S-Trap" For Your Sink If you're thinking about investing in an s-trap pipe for your plumbing system, think again! This blog will make sure that the time and money spent on replacing piping under a sink is done properly. Your basic residential…

Vacuum Breakers For Hose Bibs Having an anti-siphon system for water is important because it helps to prevent backflow and contamination of your water supply. Vacuum breakers for hose bibs are a common installation for newer homes. No worries if your home is older or…

Yes You Should Caulk Your Toilet And Here Is Why (2022 Guide) When inspecting homes that have had some bathroom renovations, the common defect found is caulking or grout being missing from around your toilet. Yes, you should caulk your toilet, here is why. Caulking…