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Outdoor installation of plumbing systems requires that discharge lines be as short as possible to perform their intended task and all of the discharge, supply, and return lines need to be insulated.

Legend likes to tell the story of Thomas Crapper, the inventor of the toilet. While Thomas was a successful plumber who patented a toilet design in the 1800s, that's not exactly where the name comes from. It became slang during WWII, when American soldiers saw the T. Crapper & Co. name on the side of toilets.

If your water heater is leaking or acting up, it would be worth having a plumber take a look at it. However, if your system happens to be really old, it may be prudent to consider a replacement as fixing it may cost more than you're willing to spend on a repair.

The beauty of plumbing fixtures is that they can brighten up even the drabbest of restrooms without requiring lengthy construction. If you’re ready to make the company restrooms a nicer place for employees and visitors, we’re always ready to help.

It’s not uncommon to drop something valuable down the sink, but you should still be extremely careful if you do. If your sink has a garbage disposal, never stick your hand down the sink. It’s much better to ruin a pair of tongs rather than your fingers.

When renovating an old home or building, you want to make the plumbing fixtures as modern as possible without sacrificing the ambience. Both tank-style and tankless water heaters are available to match any architectural need.

Your garbage disposal may seem like it can eat through anything, but there are a couple of certain things that are always bad for garbage disposals. Vegetables with tough fibers like asparagus and celery can jam up the spinning blades of just about any garbage disposal.

Coming home to a hot bath is a great way to end a long and tiring day. If something is wrong in your bathroom and keeping you from your relaxing end-of-day bath, give us a call.

If your toilet has lost some of its flushing power, the culprit may be mineral deposits blocking the water flow openings under the tank's rim that fill the bowl with a rush of fresh water after each flush.