The holidays are notorious for being stressful on your mind and body, but all that delicious food is pretty tough on your drain pipes as well. It is, hopefully, unlikely that that you are pouring ounces of pan drippings from the Christmas roast down your drain, but some of that fat still gets down there….
For many homeowners, they will at some point in this home owning adventure decide they want to remodel their kitchen or bathroom. However, while you look for that dream spa tub or a kitchen faucet that does everything save for massage your feet, you might also want to make a call to your local plumber…
Homeowners probably feel like if there is a plumbing emergency, they will know it when they see it. This is true in a way. If you are standing in water up to your ankles, that merits a little urgency. However, there are times where a plumbing problem may be a little more ambiguous in terms…
No one likes a water leak. It can cause extensive home damage if left unchecked. However, if there is one thing you don’t want more than a water leak, it is a water leak that you cannot find. This is the case with a slab water leak. You will notice signs of a water leak,…
Most plumbing problems can be fixed with a simple repair. However, more serious problems may mean that your home needs to be repiped. Whole-house repiping is a big investment, but it will make a big difference to your home. Here are five signs that your house needs repiping. Age of Your Home If your house…
As a homeowner you may have heard the praises of the tankless water heater sung by a number of your other home owning friends. However, a lot of people say a lot of things are good, but it doesn’t automatically mean they are good. Are tankless water heaters really better than their storage tank alternatives?…
Cross-linked polyethylene, better known as PEX, has become a major piping revolution over the past few years. As it is a flexible piping option, it makes for easier installation inside homes opposed to rigid copper or PVC pipe. However, while PEX is chosen for many re-piping and new piping installations for its benefits, does it…
An endless supply of hot water – that’s the dream, right? No matter how many people got dibs on the shower before you, you still have a hot one waiting. That is the primary benefit of investing in a tankless hot water heater. However, many also take advantage of the savings that can come with…
Tankless water heaters offer many advantages that far outweigh the major disadvantage which is the cost. East Texas Leak Locators encourages the use of tankless water heaters to save energy and water. Tankless Water Heater Advantages A tankless water heater may cost a little more than a conventional stored water heater, but they will save…
When it comes to home repairs, many homeowners love taking matters into their own hands and fixing the problem themselves. After all, feeling involved in making your home a better place is both rewarding and satisfying. However, when it comes to plumbing, DIY repairs can be a bit of a challenge, even for more experienced…