Missed Fix-A-Leak Week? You Can Still Save On Your Own
March 22nd, 2012 · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks · Toilets
Earlier this month, Delta Faucet Company and the Environmental Protection Agency paired up to help homeowners save more than 7 million gallons of fresh water annually. The event took place in nine cities, including Boston. Water-saving plumbing fixtures were installed by volunteers. Fixtures included faucets, showerheads, toilet valves, and flow regulators. Even if you missed [...]
Even if spring officially just hit the calendar, the weather has definitely been spring-like for most of the month. One of the characteristics of spring is the rains, which can sometimes cause flooding in areas that aren’t equipped to deal with a large influx of water. Here in Boston, sewers designed especially for rainwater can [...]
Can A Mechanical Valve Replace A P-Trap?
February 24th, 2012 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks
Some things just work. No matter how much someone tries to improve on a device, the standard method just works best. This statement applies fully to P-traps. If you don’t know what a P-trap is, this Boston plumbing tip is for you! A P-trap is a small piece of drain plumbing that fits under your [...]
A home’s plumbing system isn’t meant to last forever, and even materials that are incredibly durable do deteriorate over time. Your home, especially if it is older, may have a mixture of materials in the plumbing system ranging from copper to galvanized iron, steel, PVC and flexible plastic tubing called PEX. For homeowners in Boston, [...]
World Plumbing Day: A Time To Think
February 4th, 2012 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Hose Spigot · Toilets
World Plumbing Day – March 11 – is just about a month away, and although it may seem like an odd celebration, it offers us an opportunity to think about something we don’t usually spend a lot of time on: clean water and sanitation. In Boston, plumbing is something we take for granted. Every house [...]
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 [...]