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Types of Water Heaters

Types of Water Heaters

The modern water heater is a staple of modern comfort and convenience. It’s also one of the most important components of your home plumbing system—you only need to have one go out in the middle of winter to realize that. Understanding how your own water heater works...
Do Your Part—Fight The Fatberg!

Do Your Part—Fight The Fatberg!

Fats are one of the mortal enemies of plumbing and sewage systems. Recently, boulder-sized chunks of fat and other nondegradable materials have appeared in sewer systems from the U.S. to Australia and the U.K., causing massive and expensive clogs. Dubbed “fatbergs,”...
Garbage Disposals: A Short Guide

Garbage Disposals: A Short Guide

A garbage disposal is a pretty handy kitchen tool, making cleanup after family dinners and meal prep much easier and preventing your sink from getting clogged. Unfortunately, because of their heavy usage and moving parts, garbage disposals are also among those kitchen...
How to Fix a Leaky Showerhead

How to Fix a Leaky Showerhead

With everything that goes into owning and maintaining a home, it’s understandable that many homeowners ignore small problems, even if they are easily fixable. Oh, that’s happening, but I’ve got bigger things to deal with in my day, the thinking often goes. One of...
Weak Water Pressure, Explained

Weak Water Pressure, Explained

Has your home water pressure fallen off lately? Wondering if there’s anything you can do about it before calling a plumber? Here are some reasons why your water pressure might have decreased, as well as some fixes to try: Check your aerators. These are those little...
Spring Plumbing Tips from Powell’s

Spring Plumbing Tips from Powell’s

It is already March and, if it hasn’t arrived yet, spring weather is on the way. Here is a helpful spring plumbing checklist to keep your plumbing in top shape this season: Be sure to: Check your sump pump—Spring storms bring flowers, but they also might stress your...
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