Do you have plumber’s putty at your disposal? Here’s why it’s a good tool to have for your DIY projects or to patch a pipe while you wait for a professional. Fixing the leaks in and around the home can save around 10% on your water bill. That doesn’t sound like much, but those savings […]
How Plumbing Works in an Apartment Building
Do you know how your apartment’s water system functions? How does plumbing work? Here’s what you need to know. Only 35 percent of the U.S. population lives in single-family homes. A significant percentage of the remaining 65 percent lives in apartment buildings. But how does plumbing work in those buildings? Many tenants who live in, […]
5 Benefits of Hiring an Emergency Plumber
When the pipe below your sink bursts, filling your kitchen with water, or your water heater begins to malfunction, you have a plumbing emergency you must deal with immediately. Any homeowner knows how damaging water can be to your home, which is why plumbing emergencies cannot be left alone. Most homeowners nowadays have to be […]
How to Plumb the Bathroom in Your Basement
Are you avoiding plumbing your bathroom basement? Don’t worry, this project isn’t a hassle. Click here and find out how to plumb a bathroom basement. Since 2000, the percentage of new single-family homes with 3 or 4 bathrooms has increased. But the percentage of homes with two bathrooms has continuously decreased. Despite this love-affair with […]
How Does Home Plumbing Work?
There’s nothing more marvelous than plumbing. Running water, a hot shower, and a toilet is luxury. But how does plumbing work? Click here and find out more. You love your home plumbing – but do you know how to answer the question, “How does plumbing work?” If you’ve ever been on a long camping or […]
Dirty Little Secrets (Part 2): Disposable Problems
Where do you go when you have a taboo topic you need to discuss? Eyman knows that some plumbing problems are a four-letter word, but we’re not afraid to give you the down and dirty! If you find yourself wishing you could just wash your problems down the drain, Eyman wants to make sure you […]
Dirty Little Secrets (Part 1): Flushed Away
Where do you go when you have a taboo topic you need to discuss? Eyman knows that some plumbing problems are a four-letter word, but we’re not afraid to give you the down and dirty! What Can’t You Flush? The answer seems simple, but for anyone who has ever had a slow flowing seat or […]
Getting Into Some Hot Water – What to do When Your Water Heater Wears Out
Hot water is just not something your family can do without. From running your dishwasher to washing your hair, hot water runs your home. When the hot water isn’t running, your patience runs understandably thin. Your water heater has a keen sense for the least convenient time to malfunction. When [yes, when-not if] it does, […]
Hydro Jetting is a Powerful Solution to Slow Drains
A slow drain can be a real drip, and a clogged drain a disaster. Plungers can’t dislodge objects deep in your system, and traditional plumbing snakes struggle against years of grease built up on pipe walls. Omaha’s first water pipes were laid In 1889, but 17 years earlier the start of Arbor Day would ensure a […]
3 Ways to Fight Frozen Pipes and 4 Steps to Avoid Them
Living in Omaha means growing accustomed to extreme temperature swings, not only season to season, but sometimes day to day. In the morning, you may find yourself bundled to the max, and by late afternoon you may be sweating in just a hoodie. These extreme fluctuations can have unexpected consequences. We were asked by local […]
How to Tackle that Clogged Drain
You’ve finally finished a sink load of dishes, given the muddy dog a bath, or poured dirty mop water out into your sink or tub. Ready to wash your hands of the task and be on your way, you glance back and notice that the water is simply refusing to drain. There are a lot […]
Common Shower Plumbing Problems
There’s nothing like a long, hot shower at the end of a busy day, but common shower problems might put a damper on your dampening. Here, we address several common issues and how to fix them. Poor Water Pressure Build-up on your shower head can cause weak water pressure, leaving you feeling unclean. Limescale can […]