The sound of a dripping faucet in the middle of the night will cost you a lot more than just your beauty sleep. Many people underestimate how expensive even the slowest water leaks can be. To drive the point home and keep you from making the same mistake that thousands of homeowners make every year, remember to visualize money (not water) going down the drain the next time your plumbing…

The drains in your home, although likely overlooked, perform an indispensable role in the healthy operation of its plumbing system. Without them, all that wastewater and sewage your family flushes on a daily basis would have nowhere to go. When most people stop to realize how important their shower, sink, and toilet drains really are, they tend to never neglect routine maintenance again. With that in mind, these devices, like…

As with any part of home ownership, there’s a balance between spending money on renovations so that you’re saving money on monthly utilities, and avoiding upgrades altogether so you can save money immediately. It’s difficult to do the former when you are used to having the mentality of the latter, but in reality, it could save you thousands over the lifetime of your house. In addition, there are handful of…

When the plumbing in your home runs smoothly, it’s easy to take the convenience it provides for granted. Wear and tear from regular use of faucets, sinks, toilets, and showers is unavoidable, but regular maintenance can prevent avoidable issues. Frozen pipes The pipes that carry water to your home are not always well protected from the cold. When temperatures are low enough, the water in those pipes can freeze, leading…

Although most people try to avoid having to call a plumber, some plumbing bills are good for you and your home! Much like having contractors come in to redo your kitchen, doing things like installing water saving appliances and replacing plumbing that has degraded through regular wear and tear saves money on monthly costs and increases the overall resale value of your home. Additionally, older homes will require certain fixtures…