Topics: plumbing problems, home plumbing

What Are Plumbing Vents and Why Are They Important?

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 30 2018

Most homeowners have a pretty good idea of how the basic elements of their home’s plumbing functions. They may know how to clear a simple drain clog or even replace the odd fixture or two. But there are a few aspects of home plumbing that remain a bit exotic and unexplained even for the intrepid do-it-yourselfer. Read More

Topics: plumbing problems, Plumbing Pipes, home plumbing, Pipe Repair

What’s That Banging in Your Pipes?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 5 2018

Few things are more disconcerting than strange noises coming from the walls of your house in the middle of the night. While loud, repeated banging is probably the most common example, it’s far from the only disturbance you might hear. The good news is your house (probably) isn’t haunted. The bad news is you’ve got a plumbing problem. Read More

Topics: Drain Cleaning, Clogged Drains, home plumbing, drain cleaning tips

How Often Should You Clean Your Drains?

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 7 2018

Sometimes, we let things go that need to be done because we just don’t think about them. Our cars get to 6,000 miles before we take them in for an oil change, or that menial task at work keeps getting lost in the mix of all the other things we have to do. It’s an understandable oversight, but not always a safe one. In the case of your drains, you need to be aware of the risks of not cleaning them out once in a while. Read More

Topics: DIY plumbing, Q & A, plumbing tips, home plumbing

A Quick DIY Home Plumbing Inspection Checklist

Posted by William Heinselman on Jun 26 2017

Before we get too far into this post, let’s make it clear that we strongly recommend the use of an actual, professional plumber to inspect your home’s plumbing once a year. A professional will have the tools and training to find problems that a non-plumber might miss. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing Tips, residential plumbing services, home plumbing, Sacramento Home Owners

How Much Does it Cost to Replace Plumbing Pipes in Your Home?

Posted by William Heinselman on May 22 2017

There is not a set price to replace plumbing in a house and there are factors that will help you determine the cost before proceeding. The size of your house and the material you wish to replace plumbing pipes with can have an influence on the overall cost of your project. Read More

Topics: Home Plumbing Tips, Toilet, plumbing tips, home plumbing

DIY: How to Handle Emergency Plumbing Situations at Home

Posted by Sang Heinselman on Jan 3 2017

Odds are that if you’ve lived in your home for long enough, you’ve come across one or more plumbing emergencies, such as: Read More

Topics: Realty Services, plumbing problems, home plumbing, New Homes

Why Every Real Estate Agent NEEDS to Know a Sacramento Plumber

Posted by William Heinselman on Oct 12 2016

Being a real estate agent can be a tough job. There’s a lot of regulations to follow, it can take weeks or months to sell a property, and if anything goes wrong, you’re the first person that gets the angry calls. Read More

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Topics: home plumbing, plumbing installations, plumbing pictures

3 Reasons to Take Photos of Your New Plumbing Installations

Posted by William Heinselman on Aug 16 2016

Plumbing installation photos aren’t exactly what you would post on your Instagram, Twitter or Facebook; however, they tend to be a handy tool in many different situations. Read More

Topics: home plumbing, Sacramento Plumbing, professional plumbers

Finding Expert Residential Plumbing Services in Sacramento

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 15 2016

Having a plumber on speed dial who you can trust is almost as necessary for your home or office as having a primary doctor for your health; so who’s your go-to California coast plumbing expert? Read More

Topics: DIY plumbing, plumbing tips, home plumbing, summer vacation

3 Plumbing Planning Tips for your Summer Vacation

Posted by William Heinselman on Jul 5 2016

Have you planned your summer vacation yet? Whether it’s an international trip overseas or a local trip in the states, there are a few things you may want to plan for from airline luggage rules to your home’s plumbing—yes, plumbing. Read More

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