If you’re having a full house for the holiday, you may want to take some measures to be prepared. More guests means less hot water for the showers; consider switching to a low flow shower head to use less water per shower, preventing your hot water heater from running cold. Also consider purchasing additional plungers (one for the toilet and one for the drains), as no one wants to be the reason the shower or […]
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Not all plumbing jobs require a professional, and some of you DIY’ers probably like to dive in yourself. Contrary to what some plumbing companies may tell you, it WON”T actually cost you more money to start a job yourself, and call in the pros if you get in over your head. This week we’re talking about some common plumbing repairs you can probably tackle, without calling your plumber. Caulking your Tub A lot of times
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On this week’s episode of You Got This! we discuss the most common questions or issues that homeowners have asked Andrew about their home plumbing. A handful of these easy DIY fixes include: determining why your household runs out of hot water so quickly; the difference between hard and soft water; and what might be the reason you notice your water bills creeping up. Why does my household run out of hot water so quickly?
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On this week’s episode of You Got This! Andrew discusses some plumbing truths and which tools of the trade every DIY plumber needs in their tool box. Not every job requires a professional, and having the right tools can set you up for success. So, what’s in your tool box? Oh, and the undeniable plumbers creed goes like this: Poop goes down hill, payday is on Friday and don’t bite your nails. 1. Propane Torch:
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This week Andrew shares some easy fixes for plumbing issues. We talk this week specifically about how to diagnose the severity of your plumbing leak, which will also give you a hint on where you need to focus the repair efforts. What about a toilet that rocks? It’s probably not haunted, but has to do with your wax seal. Who knew? Listen here! When it comes to water damage, it’s usually preventable, and as anyone
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As those of us in Northern California are too familiar — fire season is here. There are many reasons why you should know how to locate your gas shut off valve, and reasons to do so; however we’re sometimes faced with natural disasters in this part of the country. It’s useful to locate this prior to needing to turn it off, of course. They are generally be located in different places in your home or on
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