Plumbing

Did you wake up one morning and enter your bathroom, only to find fuzzy little bugs in your sink or shower? These insects are known as “drain flies,” and they are a common nuisance for homeowners near and far. While these small, winged insects aren’t harmful to people, they are incredibly frustrating to deal with…

You probably don’t give your sewer system much thought — and why should you when everything is working as it should? It isn’t until the kitchen sink gets clogged or the toilet starts backing up that you start to worry about the health of your plumbing system. A sewage backup is, by all means, a…

A flooded basement is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. When you think about all the stuff you store in the basement, from expensive appliances to irreplaceable keepsakes, it’s hard to imagine how you would react to having everything ruined by water damage. The good news? This is a scenario you’ll never have to worry about with…

Sewer backups are a common plumbing problem in the summer months due to heavy rain from frequent storms. While many of us are fortunate enough to get through this time of year with dry basements, others are not so lucky.  Learn how to fix a sewer backup in the basement and what causes sewer backups…

There’s no denying that all plumbing problems are a nuisance. From drain blockages to leaky pipes, your goal is to fix the problem as quickly as possible. If you’re staring down an unexpecting plumbing issue, you might be wondering: what is considered a plumbing emergency?