by Troy Koopman | Dec 8, 2020 | Plumbing Advice, Water Quality
Homeowners rarely think about water quality unless there’s a problem they can see or taste. However, most of the real concerns with water quality are undetectable to the casual observer. Water that hasn’t been treated properly – or hasn’t been treated at all – will...
by Troy Koopman | Nov 11, 2020 | Plumbing Advice
They’re solid, reliable and unchanging, these bastions of the bathroom, these lords of the loo — but your home’s toilets are not infallible and they don’t last forever. Here are ten ways to know when it’s time to move beyond basic repair and take the step of...
by Troy Koopman | Oct 16, 2020 | Appliances, Plumbing Advice
Now here’s a fun and useful home improvement update: The Internet of Things now includes residential water heating. All water heating systems have the ability to monitor and set water temperature; what’s new for “smart” systems is the ability to make further use of...
by Troy Koopman | Oct 1, 2020 | Plumbing Advice
We can’t often make this type of bold claim, but when it comes to water heaters, the innovations provided by the tankless system are simply better at heating water. It’s just a superior product. However, innovation isn’t always enough to get a homeowner to spring for...
by Troy Koopman | Sep 21, 2020 | Plumbing Advice, Water Quality
We have good news and bad news to report about our North Texas water supply: The bad news is that chloramine is becoming more commonly used as a disinfecting agent, even though its use is potentially concerning. The good news is that today’s in-home water filtration...
by Troy Koopman | Sep 2, 2020 | Plumbing Advice
You’ve seen “liquid plumber” products and likely even tried them. After all, they’re quick and easy to use, affordable, available at almost any grocery or hardware store, and relatively effective at improving slow drains and removing basic clogs caused by...
