Faucet leaks are a common phenomenon in most San Jose homes and other water utilities. They cause considerable water losses and damage to the structural rigidity of buildings. The average house in the United States spends 10% of its water bills on leakages. There are four types of faucets; Compression, Cartridge, Ball and Ceramic disk… Read more »

The Latest Toilet Technologies Noisemaker or Music Music is something that many are used to listening to in a bathroom in a store, the airport, or even at work, but not necessarily at their San Jose home. There are noisemakers that are put into a bathroom to help with privacy concerns, especially since no one… Read more »

The Top 3 Bathroom Trends To Watch For In 2016 Fixtures That Are Square In Shape The shape of fixtures in a bathroom are now going from standard square shapes, which is something that many are starting to fall in love with. Some want a square shaped shower head, as opposed to the standard round… Read more »

Plumbers Recommended Technique of How to Unclog a Sink A clogged or slow-draining sink is a common household problem. There are several ways to remedy this without having to call a San Jose plumber or use harsh chemicals. Here are some recommended techniques for unclogging a sink. Baking Soda Solution Use a mixture of baking… Read more »

Five Easy Ways to Cut Water Usage When San Jose people talk of conserving natural resources, the conversation turns to how to cut water usage. With many states in the U.S. having difficulties with drought conditions, it’s a topic that gets plenty of attention. As a result, there are more and more ways people can… Read more »

What are the 3 Main Water Heater Regulations? And Why are They Important? As energy conservation becomes more important in San Jose, new mandates have been put in place to ensure greater efficiency when it comes to water heaters. Based on recommendations from the Department of Energy, new models of water heaters must now comply… Read more »

5 Innovative Ways to Remodel your Bathroom for the New Year One of the most important rooms in any San Jose home is the bathroom. This room receives constant traffic throughout the day by both occupants and guests. Over time, it becomes apparent that the room is dated and fixtures are showing wear and tear. Take a… Read more »

The Top 5 Plumbing Myths Myths, while being a good story and something that offers comfort to a person, are in most instances just stories that have little truth in them. That’s often the case with myths related to home maintenance, especially the various plumbing components such as pipes and drains. For people who follow… Read more »

3 Challenges of Using and Maintaining a Toilet Nobody likes to have their toilet break down, but the good news is that when it does a San Jose plumber can often locate and fix the problem rather quickly. After all, the toilet is arguably the one item in a home that is indispensable to everyone… Read more »

Pet Owners Plumbing Tips Your pet is a beloved member of your household, and while you love having Fido or Snowball around, there are times when their very presence can lead to plumbing disasters. For people that are interested in maintaining clean pipes and drains while keeping a cat or dog, here are four tips… Read more »