Author: prosperousim

Garbage disposal disgusting? Food particles left behind by this helpful household appliance make it a prime place for mold and bacteria growth. When smells start emulating from this eviscerating appliance, it’s time for a...

There are several reasons to measure the flow rate of your home’s faucets and showers. It can be a critical factor in sizing a new water heater, whether it’s a tankless or traditional tank-style model. It can also be...

Although not a common task, draining your home’s plumbing pipes is occasionally necessary. Some common reasons for doing this include: Fixing a water hammer problem. Shutting down a seasonal property for the winter. To...

Failure of any portion of your home’s plumbing can lead to major property damage and loss of furnishings. Piping and pipe connections often fail due to age, lack of maintenance, major fluctuations in temperature, faulty...

Is the Water Meter Valve Fully Open? In many homes, there are two major shut-off valves controlling water to the home. The first is the water meter valve, found on the street-side of your water meter. Normally you will not be...