Last week, I talked about dealing with fresh-water Boston plumbing emergencies. This week, I’ll talk about “dirty” emergencies that can happen when something bad happens to a drain pipe. Fresh water is only one source of potential problems with plumbing in your home. Your drains – which don’t have shutoffs – can create some nasty [...]
Shutting Off Your Water and Other Boston Plumbing Problems
March 31st, 2011 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing
Whether you own (or rent) a home in Boston, plumbing may not enter your thoughts much until you have a problem. Then, solving it might be the only thing on your mind! Even though plumbing codes have evolved over time to address the most significant concerns, most changes apply to new construction. The plumbing in [...]
3 Signs Your Water Heater Is About To Leak
August 11th, 2009 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks
It’s inevitable- your water heater will someday leak. We receive the call every day from frustrated homeowners in the Boston area that woke up to no hot water and a mess in the basement. What can be done? Look for these 3 signs that your water heater may be on the fritz! 1) Age: If [...]
Top 5 Things To Do In A Plumbing Emergency
August 11th, 2009 · DIY Blog · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks
No one likes plumbing problems. They always come up when you least expect them, and often homeowners aren’t prepared to handle them. Here are a few tips to help you deal with plumbing emergencies that may arise in your Boston home. 1. Don’t Panic. Few, if any, emergency situations are improved by panicking. If you [...]