by Paul Little | Aug 13, 2021 | Plumbing Maintenance Tips
To answer this question we first need to identify some vocabulary. What Is a P-Trap? There is, under your sink, a pipe fitting called a P-trap which connects your sink drain to the rest of your plumbing drain system. The P-trap’s function is to keep sewer gas out of...
by Paul Little | Jul 8, 2019 | Plumbing Repair Tips
I 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...
by Paul Little | Jun 6, 2019 | Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Have 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...
by Paul Little | May 23, 2019 | Plumbing Maintenance Tips
Just 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 out gross gobs of...
by Paul Little | May 10, 2019 | Plumbing Maintenance Tips, Plumbing Repair Tips
Most clogged shower drains can be corrected easily with a minimum of hassle and mess. All you need are a few simple tools and a little common sense. Hair is usually the culprit when a shower fails to drain properly. In fact, checking the strainer cover that fits over...
