Hidden Plumbing Problems: What to Look for

• 3 Tricks For Taking Care Of Your Own Plumbing Needs

  16 July 2019

  If you own or even rent a home, it can be helpful to know a little bit about how to take care of basic plumbing issues. Being able to take care of easy and basic plumbing problems will save you from having to call a plumber or your landlord every time something goes wrong with your plumbing. Take the Lid Off Your Toilet If your toilet doesn't seem to be running right, take the lid off your toilet.

• Weekend Plumbers: What To Expect When Your Plumbing Problem Isn't Going To Wait Until Monday

  16 July 2019

  It would be nice if plumbing problems could wait until plumbers were in their offices during regular business hours. Unfortunately, and all too frequently, that is not the case. A lot of plumbing issues occur on the weekends, and these are not typically the hours that plumbers work. At least half of all plumbers do not provide plumbing services on the weekends, which means that you will have to track down a plumber that does work weekends or is at least willing to work weekends.

• Sensitive Skin? Take A Soft Approach To Your Body Care And Home's Water

  15 July 2019

  If you suffer from sensitive skin, using the wrong products or bathing in hard water can irritate your condition. People with rosacea, allergies, and even severe acne can suffer with sensitive skin over time. Knowing how to clean and moisturize your skin properly can help reduce your symptoms. By taking a soft approach to your body care, you can overcome your sensitive skin now. Use Non-Irritating Body Care Products The products you use on your body care can have a great impact on your skin.

• What Can You Do About A Small Leak Until The Plumber Arrives?

  15 July 2019

  If you notice a small leak in your pipe, you will need to call a local plumber and have them make repairs. Fixing a leak is harder than it might seem; there are a lot of mistakes you could make that would make the damage worse, so DIY repairs are not recommended. However, there are some short-term fixes you can use until the plumber arrives. Turn the Water Off If the leak is in a branch of your plumbing that you can turn off without a major inconvenience, just do that.

• Corroded Copper Pipes And Copper Toxicity: What You Need To Know About This Potential Health Hazard

  14 July 2019

  While copper is one of the most durable materials available for home plumbing, it's still prone to corrosion. Acidic water can cause the interior of copper pipes to corrode and form copper sulfate. Unfortunately, corrosion causes the water in your home to leach more copper from your home's plumbing. Drinking water with high amounts of dissolved copper can lead to chronic copper toxicity, which is a serious medical condition. Here's what you need to know about corroded copper plumbing pipes and the potential health hazard that it poses in the form of copper toxicity.