There’s no better time than fall to conduct routine maintenance on your water heater. With nights getting longer and a bit of chill in the air, you’ll want to make sure that hot shower on a cold morning doesn’t turn into an icy-cold wake-up call. Inspecting your water heater is especially important if you’ve noticed the water taking longer to … Read More
Garbage Disposal Don’ts
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about what your kitchen garbage disposal is capable of. So, let’s break it down with our Paso Robles plumbers with a list of eight garbage disposal don’ts. The problem is in the name. If you treat your garbage disposal as a magical dispenser for, well, garbage, then odds are you’re going to … Read More
Kitchen Updates for Fall
Fall brings out the interior designer in all of us, it seems. From pumpkins to earth tones, it’s a great time of year to cozy up your house for the season – even though here in California the chilly weather is probably some time off. But don’t let that spoil the festivities, especially when it comes to “fallifying” your kitchen, … Read More
Plumbing Tips to Prepare for Fall
Let’s face it, fall in California isn’t exactly the same as most of the country. We’re not counting down the days until stormy weather arrives, meaning your home’s plumbing, especially outdoors, won’t be put under stress for at least a few more months. But using seasons as a reminder to take care of your home’s plumbing is always a good … Read More
5 Plumbing Updates to Improve Your Home’s Value
When it comes to adding value to your home, plumbing is a huge factor. It only makes sense; bathrooms, kitchen fixtures and appliances, and laundry facilities are the workhorses of any house. So, our friendly Shell Beach plumbers have come up with a list of plumbing updates to improve your home’s value. Update Fixtures This one is perhaps the easiest … Read More
How to Build a Plumbing Emergency Kit
It’s best to be prepared for all the emergencies life can throw at you. Just like anything else, your home’s plumbing could throw a soggy surprise your way when you least expect it. That’s why our friendly Orcutt plumbers have come up with a list of the most important items to include in a plumbing emergency kit to save you … Read More
Kid-Friendly Bathroom Design
Growing your family and making some kid-friendly renovations to your house? Well, you don’t want to forget about the bathroom. In fact, it might be the most important part of an age-appropriate upgrade, so our friendly Arroyo Grande plumbers have come up with some ideas for kid-friendly bathroom design to help get you started. Easy Access Bathtub Adult-sized bathtubs can … Read More
Preparing Your Plumbing for Vacation
It’s vacation season, and we know that getting ready to leave home for a lengthy period of time results in a long list of tasks to complete before you head out. Stop the newspaper (if you still get one!), make sure the neighbor picks up the mail, set the living room light on a timer so it looks like someone … Read More
5 Drain Cleaning Tips for a Clog-Free Home
The dreaded drain clog. They can happen in the kitchen or the bathroom, shower or sink, toilet or dishwasher; bottom line, they’re a pain in the pipes. Our friendly SLO plumbers have come up with a list of drain cleaning tips to conquer those pesky clogs or – better yet – prevent them from happening in the first place. Swap … Read More
Water-Saving Tips for Summer
You won’t be surprised to hear that the Central Coast of California, and all of the Southwest are in a pretty bad drought right now. Lake levels are plummeting, and cities have already begun enacting water-usage limits on residents. There’s no question, that water conservation is on a lot of our minds right now, so our friendly Santa Maria plumbers … Read More