Let’s talk about water pressure. Pressure is the reason you have ready-to-use water at every fixture in your house, and you’ll notice very quickly if it’s low--especially when showering or washing dishes. But while low pressure is an annoyance and inconvenience, high...
Let’s talk about hose bibbs. Sometimes called an outdoor faucet (and technically termed “sillcock”), a hose bibb is the valve where you attach your garden hose. And since summer is when you’ll usually use that hose the most, it’s a good idea to have some basic...
Let’s talk about drain care—specifically, how to avoid calling us. While clogged drains are at times unavoidable, there are some things you can do to prevent backups. Bathroom Drain Care We’ll start in the bathroom, where so many drain issues originate. The first...
Let’s talk about water heaters. Your water heater is one of the most expensive and important fixtures in your home, yet many homeowners never even think about theirs until there’s an emergency. Today, we’ll go over a few basics to help you know if you should think...
Here at Plumb Smart, we often hear the same question from customers thinking about replacing their water heaters: is it worth it to get a tankless water heater? Unfortunately, this question is a bit too complex to answer with a simple “yes” or “no.” In this article,...
Let’s talk about corrosion. There are lots of metals out there that won’t rust on their own, which is great--it allows for the use of copper to carry water in pipes, and it keeps your kid’s aluminum bike from falling apart after they left it out in the rain… again....