Garbage Disposal Info The average lifespan of a garbage disposal is around 12 years.  However, a cheaply made unit can go bad after  only 3 years.  If you are experiencing problems with the [...]

  Portland Summer Plumbing Tips Summer is in full blown, and there’s only about a month left before the children go back to school and the sun goes into hibernation.  However, it is [...]

Typical scams Roof repair: They may slide a few new shingles under old ones, then spray the roof with useless oil. Sealant: They use a watery liquid or oil as a fake sealant on driveways, [...]

Portland Plumbing Flat rate versus Hourly Where plumbing is concerned, there are two different methods of pricing. One is flat rate and the other is time and material, also known as hourly. Flat [...]

Annual Water Heater Maintenance 3 Simple Preventative Steps Did you know that you should check your Water Heater annually to ensure everything works to the highest efficiency?  Here are the [...]

Fall Tips Fall is officially here, even though we have been spoiled by the nice warm weather we should still prepare for the upcoming weather change.  Here are some tips to help you with the [...]

Outdoor Leaky Pipe Outdoor Leaky Pipe The summer heat is still lingering, just a couple more weeks until autumn officially starts.  However, do you suspect an Outdoor Leaky Pipe?  Has your water [...]

What is a Sump Pump? A Sump Pump is a pump that is use to remove any water that has accumulated in the basin of a home, which is usually the basement.  Obviously, not all homes require a Sump [...]

How to fix a Leaky Faucet Leaky Faucet Leaky Faucet leading to many sleepless nights?  If so, follow these simply DIY steps to stop the leakage! 1.  Make sure the water supply to the faucet is [...]