A past client called to report a strange hissing sound emanating from beneath her kitchen area. She said "It sounded like a machine running or air moving". It seemed like no big deal until she noticed a crack in her drywall in the same general area. That … [Read more...] about Hissing sound turns out to be serious
Plumbing
What are you getting for your money?
I was talking with my plumber the other day and several cool things jelled when it comes to value. I have known for years that although things look alike they are not. Let's take anything, cars are a good example. Why is there such a disparity, they all … [Read more...] about What are you getting for your money?
What makes a toilet work?
Since the evolution of the outhouse and the gravitational hole in the ground toilet, first world countries have staved off disease in the last century by creating domestic plumbing and municipal sewage systems. One of my early fond memories of toilets … [Read more...] about What makes a toilet work?
Shower diverter problems?
Stump the Plumber This is another in the stump the plumber series. A friend called from out of state, he was visiting family. They had a typical tub shower situation with a single valve so it had to be fairly new. The situation When he turned on … [Read more...] about Shower diverter problems?
I can’t turn the HOT water off
OK, so you own your home and you know that there are some fairly simple systems that work together to keep you warm, safe and sound. Electrical. (If you can keep the smoke in the wires everything works out) HVAC. (Why does the AC only fail on the … [Read more...] about I can’t turn the HOT water off
Sediment in your pipes?
Stump the plumber Another in the series called Stump the Plumber. Although not a plumber myself, I have plenty of handy man experience but, (My father-in-law Bob is my retired plumber that verifies that everything I say is true.) Sediment can come from … [Read more...] about Sediment in your pipes?