Help And Tips

Bathroom Remodeling: 3 Simple Rules for Budgeting

March 20th, 2015

Want to turn your boring bathroom into a glamorous spa retreat? Knowing how to budget is key to getting the job done right—without going broke.

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Why Is My Water Heater Making a Knocking/Rumbling Noise?

February 10th, 2015

Does your water heater make a knocking/rumbling noise that could wake the dead? If so, your water heater tank has most likely collected a thick layer of sediment (minerals like calcium and lime). The solution: Drain the water heater tank and flush out the sediment. You can either flush it yourself or call a professional Atlanta-area plumber.

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Water Heater in an Atlanta home

7 Things You Should Stop Flushing Down Your Toilet

January 26th, 2015

Don’t want to deal with an embarrassing toilet clog? Then stop flushing these items down your porcelain throne.

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Your Water Heater Is Leaking—What Should You Do?

November 25th, 2014

There’s water around the water heater and you think it's leaking. What should you do? Does that sound like you? If so, you’re in the right place. Here’s a step-by-step process of what to do.

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Traditional Water Tank Heater

Top 3 Home Disasters that Can Ruin Your Holiday Gatherings

November 11th, 2014

We’ve served the Atlanta area since 1966 and have worked through our share of winter holidays. So, we’ve seen firsthand the problems that can arise when there are extra people in your home.

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Why Does My Drain Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

October 21st, 2014

That nasty smell coming from your drain could be more than just a bad smell. It could be a serious sewer gas leak in your home. So don’t ignore it! Here are a few of the reasons that this happens and what you can do to get rid of it.

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Red-headed woman wondering why her kitchen drain smells so bad.

Hot Water Runs Out Quickly? Two Possible Water Heater Issues

September 16th, 2014

No one likes a cold shower, but that’s exactly what you’re getting after a few minutes. So, what’s the deal?

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3 Warning Signs Your Home’s Sewer Line is Breaking/Broken

August 27th, 2014

A broken sewer line can lead to costly problems in your Atlanta-area home. Knowing the signs that you have one can help you prevent further damage, keeping costs to a minimum. Here are 3 signs your sewer line may be broken.

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Sewer line at an Atlanta area home

What Size Water Heater Tank Do I Need for My Home?

April 21st, 2014

If you’re shopping for a new water heater for your Atlanta-area home, one of the first things you’ll need to figure out is the size you need. This is very important because if you choose a water heater that is too small, you’ll be constantly running out of hot water during morning showers. However, if you get one that is too big, you’ll have unnecessarily high-energy bills. Like Goldilocks and her beds, you need to find a water heater that is “just right”.

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Water Heater Size

Do You Have Low Water Pressure Blues?

April 2nd, 2014

Low water pressure can make even the simplest tasks difficult and inefficient, from taking a shower to washing the dishes to using your sprinkler system this summer. There are a number of causes that can lead to this frustrating problem. Sometimes it’s caused by something as straightforward as running two plumbing fixtures at the same time, other times it may be an indication of a more serious problem.

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