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Water Leak Repair: How to Fix Water Stains on a Drywall Ceiling
December 23, 2020
Water leak repair often requires more than fixing the plumbing problem that caused the leak in the first place. Drywall is one of the most common casualties of a leaking pipe, especially drywall located on the ceiling. Not only are water stains and water-damaged drywall an eyesore, they can also become a health hazard if left for too long. Mold and bacterial growth occur when moisture is present, so it... Read more »
Clogged Sink? Here’s How to Clean the Drain Trap
December 17, 2020
When you have a clogged sink, the problem is usually an easy fix. This article discusses how to clean your sink’s drain trap so that you can avoid damage to your plumbing. Over the past few weeks, you have noticed that your bathroom sink has been slow to drain. Today, you woke up and went to the bathroom to get ready for work. Out of habit, the last thing you... Read more »
Don’t Flush Your Mistletoe…And Other Holiday Plumbing Tips
December 10, 2020
These plumbing tips could help you avoid a disaster this holiday season. Need an expert in a pinch? Contact Custom Plumbing of Arizona today! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so why would you want to spend any of it dealing with plumbing issues? Unfortunately, with all the holidays throw at us, many people experience plumbing emergencies during the festive season. Want to reduce your chances of a... Read more »
Gift Idea: Get Your Loved One Some Plumbing Maintenance for Their Home This Year
December 1, 2020
We all know someone who has no clue what they are doing when it comes to plumbing maintenance. Maybe it’s your husband, who thinks he can DIY event the most complicated project (bless his heart) with nothing but Youtube and a hand-me-down toolbox—we all know how that ends. Perhaps it’s your daughter, who wouldn’t know a P-trap from an O-ring in her new home. Whoever you have in mind, plumbing... Read more »
Why Is Water Quality Important? It’s about Health and Safety
November 23, 2020
Why is water quality important? Your home’s water has a direct impact on your family’s health. Is it doing more harm than good? Here’s what you need to know about your water quality. We don’t often think about water quality in our homes, at least, not in terms of health and safety. Most of us in the United States do not have to worry about it. Unfortunately, however, in some... Read more »
Top 4 Reasons You Need a Sewer Line Repair or Replacement
October 9, 2020
Every single drain and pipe in your home leads to one place: the main sewer line to your home. This critical drain line allows all the water—and all the other stuff you put down the drain—to flow out of your home and into the sewer. Main sewer line repair and replacement are some of the very last things you ever want to experience. And that begs the question. Is there... Read more »
5 Plumbing Projects and Upgrades That Could Increase Your Home’s Value
September 4, 2020
Plumbing projects can be overwhelming, but maintaining, and even improving, your home’s plumbing system can raise its value. The last thing any homeowner (or rental property owner) wants to happen is for their home to lose value. Fortunately, you can help your home avoid depreciation, and perhaps even see its value rise by making some plumbing upgrades. Drain, Pipe, and fixture Inspection and Repair The first plumbing projects you need... Read more »
What Is a Plumbing Emergency? 4 Examples that You Never Want to Experience
August 24, 2020
In an emergency, you want to know that you can rely on your plumber to get the job done. A good plumber knows what to do—and how to do it fast—during a plumbing emergency. What is a plumbing emergency? Keep reading to learn when you should call a plumbing expert ASAP. As the name suggests, a plumbing emergency is an incident during which the plumbing in your home or business... Read more »
How to Test Water Pressure in Your House: Everything You Need to Get Started
August 21, 2020
When was the last time you tested your home’s water pressure? Never? If you have given little to no thought to learning how to test water pressure in your house, you might want to reconsider. Here is what you need to know. Too much water pressure and you could damage your plumbing. Too little and you can’t take a comfortable shower. In some cases, you may not even realize that... Read more »
How to Improve Water Quality in Your Home in 4 Painless Steps (No More Bad-Tasting Water)
August 11, 2020
Looking for ideas on how to improve water quality in your home? These four steps might help. Good, clean water is essential. Without it, we would not be able to survive. In this country, we often assume that everyone has access to clean water, but that is not always the case. In fact, even if your water is technically safe to use, it is possible that its quality is nowhere... Read more »
