Unless you’re doing some bathroom remodeling, or adding a new bathroom to your home, you generally don’t spend much time thinking about the toilet or toilet repairs. Boston homeowners may be tempted to visit the local home improvement store and pick out whatever they have on the shelves. You could be doing yourself a little [...]
Boston Standard Plumbing Seals Up 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award!
December 23rd, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing
We’re pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award! Angie’s List is a national service that provides rating information on service providers of all kinds throughout the United States. The award is given annually to the top 5% of [...]
Boston Standard Plumbing Is A Trane Comfort Specialist
December 9th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing
Being in heating and cooling in Boston, we know that consumers have a lot of choices when it comes to heating and cooling their homes. We’ve worked hard to build a great reputation for service and satisfaction, so when clients ask us for recommendations for heating and cooling (and plumbing) products, we’re careful about the [...]
What do cows in Chicago have to do with water in Boston? As it turns out, cows in Chicago are behind the reason we chlorinate municipal water. Slightly more than 100 years ago, the cows in the Chicago Union stockyards weren’t gaining weight. In fact, the only time the cows would gain weight was when [...]
Get Ready For Holiday Plumbing Emergencies
November 25th, 2011 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks
According to Angie’s List, plumbers are the most searched-for service providers on Thanksgiving. There’s no hard evidence to prove it, but the number of increased visitors often put stress on plumbing systems, and can lead to a Boston plumbing emergency just when you need it least – during a holiday! Here are a few tips [...]
Basement Flooding Can Cause Big Boiler Problems
November 18th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing · Water Heaters
Flooding is among homeowners’ worst nightmares. The damage occurs fast – it’s often unstoppable – and water does a very good job of ruining a lot of things! It’s easy to see how carpeting, furniture, walls and wood can be damaged by water. Other items that might be in the basement – like laundry equipment, [...]
Finding A Reputable Plumber
November 11th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing · Water Heaters
Let’s face it: no one calls a plumber until they have to, but when you need plumbing help, you generally need assistance fast! How can you find a reputable plumber? Boston residents have a lot of plumbers to choose from, and that can make finding a good contractor even more difficult. Here are a few [...]
Copper in Boston Plumbing Still A Target Of Thieves
November 3rd, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing
Copper theft is on the rise and Boston has seen a rash of thefts involving copper plumbing. Boston Housing Authority employees are facing a Civil Service Hearing related to accusations that they illegally removed copper plumbing from a public housing complex in Roslindale. Last month, two men were arrested in New Hampshire in connection with [...]
PVC Outgassing: What’s The Fuss?
October 31st, 2011 · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing · Water Heaters
Pipes have been made of many materials over the years including copper, iron, aluminum, clay, and even wood! Plastic, in the form of polyvinyl (PVC) pipe, is a relatively new addition to the mix. PVC pipe has been approved for use in both fresh and wastewater applications, and is also used in exhaust applications for [...]
Boston has been urbanized for a very long time, and along with urbanization comes a growing problem: storm water flooding. In Boston, the Back Bay area was also filled in for development in the late 1800′s. More than 100 years later, the shrinking water table in Boston has created some issues with the stability of [...]