Day: October 15, 2020

Blog Should you hire drain cleaners for a clogged drain or use chemical drain cleaners? The first thing some people may grab is a chemical drain cleaner. Although most store-bought chemical drain cleaning solutions are affordable and easy to grab in times of urgency, they’re not always good for your plumbing system. Here are some reasons why you should cut back on using store-bought chemical cleaners. Why? More often than not, clogged drains are a result of a buildup of hair, grease, soap, human waste, food, and other debris that collect over time. Store-bought chemical drain cleaners used chemical reactions to unclog drains. The chemical mixtures in these cleaners give off noxious fumes, which are unpleasant for everyone as well as pets. If one drain cleaner doesn’t work then the easiest step would be to try a different one, right? NO, when using these chemical drain cleaners, mixed chemicals can sometimes cause a cement-like reaction. On the other hand, if the chemicals being mixed are quick-tempered then that could cause an eruption in your drain. Damage is Inevitable These chemical reactions are also very harsh on your porcelain, stainless steel, and aluminum bathroom fixtures. Some chemical combinations can cause corrosion

Blog There are one of the things we install that we hope never gets used: fire sprinklers. Fortunately, it is not common that we are in the position to see these in action. Most of what many people know about them they got from the movies. As you can imagine, the mechanics of them are dialed up for dramatic effect. There are a few things we can clear up about fire sprinkler myths. First, did you know that the sprinklers are not activated by smoke? The system is actually activated by heat. Also, one sprinkler head going off doesn’t set off a chain reaction. Just the sprinkler heads closest to the source of heat will go off. This minimizes water damage. If all of the sprinkler heads went off at once, they would often cause more harm than good! The sprinkler heads are connected to a system of pipes in the walls or ceiling of a room. These pipes are made of copper, steel, or special fire-resistant plastic. The most common system for commercial buildings is a “wet pipe system”. These are steel pipes that are always full of water. The water is under a moderate amount of pressure. When

Whether it be that you have a small bathroom or want to be creative and put a little flair in your bathroom, storage is a huge thing for your bathroom. Nifty bathroom storage ideas are just what you need to not only make the clutter disappear but to add a sight that is pleasing to the eye. Even your guests will love what you’ve done! Clutter is always an eyesore and honestly something that we just shove underneath the sink so we don’t have to deal with it. However, these bathroom storage ideas will make that cutter disappear and bring a new sense of amazement to your bathroom. Source: homebnc.com A Tower to Lean On These baskets are simple and take up every little space. The basket tier tower is a perfect way to place items from the ground up. Because each basket becomes smaller than the next, it adds an appeal of diversity to your bathroom. While it is still simple, what you place in each basket makes it take up a category and its own organization. It can be placed next to your shower, toilet, or sink and break up empty wall space. Such simple bathroom storage ideas

Blog Running a business can be stressful at the best of times. But any enforced downtime costs you so much more than just plain hard cash. A plumbing disaster can lead to many hours of forced downtime. Not only will you be paying for the repair, but you will also be losing productive time and therefore money in your business. A regular maintenance and service schedule can help avoid major disasters. A great technician will always inspect the installed systems for any signs of future problems or premature failures. Even a minor problem can soon turn into a major headache if left untreated. It does not take much water to cause a big problem. When looking to upgrade or remodel your business, you can’t beat the experience of a skilled plumber. They will be able to work out the best method. Which includes the least amount of downtime, shutting the water off for the minimum time for the least disruption of your business. They will also know the flow rates, correct piping size, and all requirements and regulations that must be adhered to. Even in the plumbing world, things can change quickly. The onward march of technology means that innovations

Blog Since the dawn of indoor plumbing, the toilet seat debate between men and women. Everyone wants a toilet to be ready to use. It’s a drag to have to switch the toilet seat from one position to another. We are going to address some risks involved in leaving the toilet seat lid up. It’s More Sanitary: You don’t want bacteria or odor floating around in your bathroom right? That’s where toilet seats come in handy. So Flushing with the toilet seat lid up can cause germs from the toilet to spread into the air that will settle on nearby surfaces. Pet Safety: No matter how many water dishes we leave around for your pets, some cats and dogs will still opt to drink from the toilet bowl. Even if the toilet water is “clean” chances are the bowl isn’t and your pet could be licking up harmful bacteria. Some people use chemical cleaners in their toilets and you don’t want your furry friends to get sick. Keeping the lid down will prevent your pets from getting in there. Children: Did you know drownings can happen in toilets? Children are fascinated with the way water leaves the toilet. They can

Bathroom designer fails will leave you in a bad situation. There are some moments where you must just ask yourself “why?” This bathroom designer fails will leave you cringing. Whoever gave the “okay” to go ahead with these designs didn’t really think it through. So, if you ever come across any bathroom designer fails just walk away. The Long Hall Way I guess if there is a lock on the door then you can be the only one in there with 5 sinks to choose from. If not, then you’re in for a really awkward moment when someone walks in and there is only one toilet to pick. In any case, this business must not get that much traffic in their bathrooms. Half Way There Either the toilet was cut in half or the wall was built around the toilet. Let’s hope it was cut in half because that means you can still use it. Is it really? Is this really a wheelchair-accessible bathroom? Or are we playing a game of there really isn’t a bathroom even behind this door? I’m pretty sure I don’t want to see what’s in there let alone where they are at. A Long Reach

Sink Design Fails Nothing is worse when you go to the bathroom and wash your hands; only to find that the sink is in the worse possible condition. This sink design fails will make you question what lead up to the result of these sinks. Some just don’t get the water into the sink bowl while others have water pressure like a fire truck. This sink design fails will make you cringe and feel better about walking into a public restroom that at least has one working sink. I guess at one point in time there must have been a complaint that there weren’t enough paper towel dispensers. Now, they just went overboard. Not only are there 5 different paper towel dispensers but they are all over the place. There is no rhyme or reason for how they placed them on the wall and they took away the mirrors for these paper towel dispensers. The Invisible Sink Bowl I guess as long as water goes through the faucet you can still wash your hands. Just there will be a big mess and nowhere for the water to go. Sink design fails is most likely give you a giant mess with

Blog Take It Easy on the TP! In this day and age, most people usually are paying attention to ways they can save money. Yet all of us are literally flushing money down the drain. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of toilet paper. But toilet tissue is definitely an area where “less is more” applies. We have all been guilty of using too much. If you have kids, you know that their go-to “clean up” strategy is making a TP glove to wipe with. It would save us all time, money, and possibly a visit from the plumber to keep our usage to a minimum. The first thing you can do is stop spending extra money on name brands. The store brand is just as good and is half the price. If you have kids, definitely don’t bother getting the luxurious, pillow bottom special rolls for their bathroom. They will use just as much whether it is ultra-soft or standard paper. Stick to whatever is cost-effective. Ass silly as it may seem to many adults, consider having a box of wipes in the bathroom. When you have those days where things aren’t as neat as usual,