Do you use terms like “thingamajig,” “whatchamacallit” or “round thingy” to describe your home’s plumbing? If so, you need some proper plumbing terms. That way you can explain things to the plumber or at your local hardware store and actually get help. Here are formal definitions for nine common plumbing terms: Aerator: “Used in a […]
Plumbing Tools and Their Uses
Unless you’re heavily into DIY plumbing projects, you may be unfamiliar with some common plumbing tools and not even know what they do. Here is a list of common plumbing tools and their uses. So the next time you face a home plumbing challenge, you’ll know which tools you need. Wrenches Geeksonhome.com says an assortment […]
4 Plumbing Challenges Test Your Skills
How much do you know about plumbing? Does your expertise extend past the use a plunger to clear a backed up toilet? Don’t feel badly if it doesn’t. Remember, the professionals study for years to become plumbing experts. They address these situations day in and day out, while you may face a problem once a […]
The Home Threat of Thermal Expansion
Did you ever scream like a lobster going into the pot when your shower water surged and became suddenly hotter? That kind of near-scalding is painful. Usually, it’s operator error – you somehow nudge the controls. But it also can indicate your water heater is under severe pressure. “When water is heated, it expands,” says […]
Eyman Customer: They’re my go-to guys
Eyman customer Patty Garner said she’s used Eyman Plumbing several different times. “The first was after we had a different plumber. He said we had a big problem from outside the house to the street,” Patty said. “We wanted a second opinion, so I had Eyman come out.” She said the Eyman technician confirmed she […]
Inoperable valves
Problems often can be spotted when MUD checks your water meter. If there are no signs of increased water use, but you don’t pay for all you get, there are two possible issues. First, the flow may not be metered correctly. More often, however, this is the result of an inoperable valve. There are two […]
Home, Snug Home: The Tiny House
After Becky Bayne’s father died, she and her husband Jay had to take apart his house and go through his things. It was a long, painful process. As the couple worked, they thought about how much they didn’t want to leave their two sons with the same task when they passed on. “We aren’t retiring […]