by Troy Koopman | May 2, 2022 | Plumbing Advice
Utility costs in Texas are relatively low compared to those paid by homeowners and renters in other states. Most annual water bills in Texas are about 15 percent lower than the national average of $288 but the cost of water in Texas varies greatly. Because the cost of...
by Troy Koopman | Apr 4, 2022 | Plumbing Advice
The garbage disposal has been part of American life for nearly 100 years. Who invented the disposal and when? That depends who you ask. Two different companies have staked their claims. In 1935, an architect from Racine, Wisconsin named John W. Hammes was granted a...
by Troy Koopman | Mar 10, 2022 | Plumbing Advice
Copper pipe has long been the standard for plumbing materials. It’s expected to last at least 20 years, but in the last several years, copper piping has been more and more prone to corrosive damage that leads to small leaks, called pinhole leaks. Pinhole leaks are...
by Troy Koopman | Feb 4, 2022 | Plumbing Advice
The first version of the modern shower was patented in 1767 in England by William Feetham. But it never caught on because there was no way to heat the water. Almost 100 years later, hot showers became available, and we all were fans. In fact, we take it for granted...
by Troy Koopman | Jan 11, 2022 | Plumbing Advice
Do your 2022 New Year’s goals include some home upgrades? Maybe a full remodel or just a quick makeover? If so, you’re not alone. With limited rental properties and rising home prices, many families are choosing to remodel their current homes instead of moving to new...
