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Pipe Lining – What Are The Features and Benefits?
Everyone deserves to live happy and comfortable at home. But as any experienced home improvement lover will tell you, there’s a big difference between a

Everything You Need to Know About Garbage Disposals
Everything You Need to Know About Garbage Disposals… and Why Your’s Might Not Be Working Hidden away under your sink, rarely seeing the light

3 Household Projects That Require a Professional
Are you a DIY kind of homeowner? If so, heads up-you’ll need a permit from the city to perform the following electrical and plumbing projects:

Do Chemical Drain Cleaners Damage Pipes?
If you use them as directed, chemical drain cleaners may help to clear a partially clogged drain. But because they’re so powerful, we suggest using

Why Does My Garbage Disposal Keep Backing Up?
So you’ve got a nasty problem: every time you use your garbage disposal, you’re left with a sink full of grimy, smelly water. What’s

Who Is Responsible for Sewer Line Repair in Arizona: City or Homeowner?
Example of how tree roots can completely destroy your sewer line and leave you footing the bill. Photo source: George Brazil Plumbing So all of

Why is My Garbage Disposal Leaking?
Have you noticed that your garbage disposal is leaking? The good news is that it’s relatively easy to find and repair the leak. First off,

3 Warning Signs You’ve Got a Clogged Sewer Line
“How can I tell if I have a sewer line clog or just a regular clog?” That’s the question we’ll answer in this blog. This

Top 5 Tips to Prevent Plumbing Disasters During Thanksgiving
Say goodbye to your Black Friday money. Most homeowners have a severe plumbing problem during Thanksgiving due to all the extra food-related waste going down

2 Safe, Inexpensive Drain Cleaning Alternatives You Can Use Today
Got a clogged sink? Before you reach for dangerous chemical drain cleaners, read this first. While chemical drain cleaners, like Drano, may be cheap, they

What You Need to Know About Home Electricity
From outlets that allow you to plug in your devices, to switches that control the flow of electricity, to safety disconnects that allow you to

Protect Your Christmas Gifts with a Whole-Home Surge Protector
After the year we have had, we would like to think Santa cut us all some slack and no one found any coal under

Get Your Home Up To Code With Home Safety Devices
Every three years the National Electrical Code is revised. The Code outlines the safe electrical installation minimal requirements. If you have an older home, it

Working From Home? Make Electrical Safety A Priority!
If you are part of the growing crowd of people working from home, you need to understand the importance of electrical safety. Regardless of whether

Using Bio-One, Bio-Clean, Etc. on Septic Tanks to Keep Them Working Right
It is not uncommon for septic systems to have problems. Many people have found that using Bio-One or Bio-Clean on their septic systems will keep

How to Choose the Best Light Bulbs for Every Room in the House
The lighting in a room can make or break its ambiance and/or functionality. But so many options exist when it comes to choosing light bulbs.

Are GFCIs Required in the Garage?
Yes, all garage outlets must be GFCI-protected-no exceptions. Since 2008, GFCI outlets have been required for “all 125-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20-amp outlets” in the

How to Reset Your Electric Water Heater in Phoenix, AZ
If your water heater has suddenly lost power, you can sometimes reset it via the reset button (also known as the “high limit switch” or

What Size Electrical Panel Do I Need for My Arizona Home?
The only true way to determine the size panel your Arizona home needs is to have a professional calculate your home’s electrical load. You see,

3 Household Projects That Require a Professional
Are you a DIY kind of homeowner? If so, heads up-you’ll need a permit from the city to perform the following electrical and plumbing projects:

Help! My Electric Water Heater Thermostat Keeps Tripping
First off, your electric water heater can actually “trip” 2 different safety features: The reset button: a red button located on the water heater itself

Ants in Your Outlet? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
See ants coming out of your outlets? If so, that could mean that they’ve built a nest in your walls-in the midst of electrical wiring.

Woods Brothers Water Softeners
Wood Brothers is a plumbing supply company that offers a line of water softeners specifically designed for the water found in Arizona. These water softeners

Water Conservation – How You Can Help!
Contrary to popular belief, water is becoming an increasingly scarce resource in the continental United States. Recent studies have shown that declining water levels in

Trenchless Sewer Repair: A Guide for Homeowners
Traditionally, sewer repair and replacement involved a lot of invasive digging and hours of intensive labor. But throughout the 1990s and 2000s, a new

Water Quality
Everything You Need to Know About Residential Water Treatment How often do you think about your home’s water quality? Probably not that much, right?

Simple Home Plumbing Maintenance Tips
If you perform regular maintenance on your home’s plumbing, you can reduce the risks of facing major repairs. You need to address several issues, so

Different Bidet Toilet Seat Options for Your Bathroom
Bidet Type Toilet Seats There are several benefits to having a bidet toilet seat. It will save you money because it reduces the need for

Why Is The Plumbing Code So Important To The Health And Safety Of The Consumer?
Some people look at plumbing codes as an inconvenience, or a part of the government overseeing activities, but plumbing codes are so much more than

Tankless Water Heater – What You Need To Know
Tankless water heaters are a popular choice for homeowners seeking an alternative to the classic tank-style heater, which has been around in one form or

Why Electric Water Heaters Should Have A Timer
Why Electric Water Heaters Should Have A Timer Adding a timer onto your water heater can be very beneficial. A water heater timer can save

Modern Temperature Control Type Shower Valves vs. Old Style
Modern Temperature Control Type Shower Valves vs. Old Style Choosing a shower valve can be a complicated process. Advanced design and technology have made more

What Is Water Hammer And How Do I Stop It?
What Is Water Hammer? If you have heard mention of water hammer, you may be wondering what that exactly is. Water hammer is hydraulic shock,

How Can I Prevent Frozen Pipes?
How Can I Prevent Frozen Pipes? The weather is starting to get colder, and with many colder days ahead of us, you want to be