TIME, SPEED AND EFFICIENCYTime is the most valuable resource in the universe. It’s always moving and you can never get it back once it’s past. Time is a Thing. It can be measured and manipulated. Its speed varies in relation to how fast you are moving, altitude and gravity. What is time worth to you? Or rather, what […]
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TALE OF TWO STOPSI have a customer who is frugal with their dollars, and that’s good. But not always. She had a toilet that needed all the tank parts replaced. She had her son-in-law come over to do the work. He is an apprentice with a large commercial plumbing company. This should have been a red […]
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VACATION-READY PLUMBINGHave you ever noticed that disaster seems to strike at the most inconvenient time? If you’re headed out on vacation this summer, there are some simple things you can do to make sure your plumbing doesn’t cause you any problem while you’re gone. That means no fear of returning home to burst pipes, flooded basements, […]
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CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANERS: THE HIGH COST OF A QUICK FIXJust because something works doesn’t mean it’s good. A lot of people prefer to take the quick and easy way out when it comes to unclogging their drains. It’s easier to pour Drano down your pipes than to lift off the drain cover, dig around, and pull […]
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WHY ARE MY DRAINS CLOGGED?The drains throughout your house were created for one job: Draining water. Unfortunately, water isn’t the only thing going down your drains. Sometimes you can’t do anything about that; it would be hard to catch every strand of hair and keep it from going down the drain. But I’ll walk you […]
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WHY THE “CHEAP” OPTION USUALLY COSTS MORESigh. What should have been a simple fix is complicated by an unprofessional installation. It’s obvious from the photo below how off center the shower valve is to the hole in the shower wall. We couldn’t get to the two bottom screws to easily remove and replace the cartridge. […]
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Many think plumbing problems happen suddenly, erupting with severity that hurts your wallet. The truth, though, is that most plumbing problems develop slowly over time and are avoidable if you pay attention to the right things and know when to replace fixtures, appliances, and plumbing parts. Remember, “there’s no such thing as an emergency when you’re plumb smart,” and our goal is to keep you from having emergencies that are costly and difficult.
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Your Acworth plumbers at Plumb Smart, Inc. offer tips and tricks to keep your plumbing running longer and better at minimal cost to you! Here are 10 things you should never put in your garbage disposal to keep it operating properly!
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5 TIMES YOU SHOULD CALL A PLUMBER I know, I know. There’s a DIY tutorial for everything nowadays, and it’s tempting to try fixing everything yourself. I’ve done that with car repairs by watching YouTube videos. But as tempting as it is, there are certain issues you should not try to problem solve on your […]
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DON’T BUY A RHEEM WATER HEATER FROM HOME DEPOT Why? 1. They don’t carry parts. So if your water heater quits working because of a parts problem, you’re waiting at least a week (at the minimum!) to get going again. Did you install it? Well, you’re now the contractor. Call Home Depot and let me […]
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