Backflow is a term used in plumbing to describe when water flows in the wrong direction. Instead of flushing down your drain into your pipes, it flows
How Do Home Irrigation Systems Work?
If you live in Texas, you're familiar with the benefits of having an irrigation system in your yard. While our climate is typically arid, the hottest
How Can I Avoid Summer Plumbing Problems?
Summer is here. The sun is shining, the water is warm, and the days are long. Everybody’s happy. Vacations are coming up. Nothing could possibly go
How to Winterize Your Home’s Irrigation System
It’s been predicted to be colder than usual in Dallas this year, and we’re all learning how to prepare for winter weather. We’ve already covered how
How to Replace a Shutoff Valve
Valves wear out over time. They break, lock up, leak, or even fall off. Repairing a problematic valve helps for a while, but eventually, you’ll want
Prepare Your Pipes for Changing Temperatures
According to local news outlets, Dallas has been facing more cold fronts than usual this year. Just because our state is typically dry and warm
Winter-Proofing Your Home Plumbing
Obviously, winter in North Texas is pretty different than it is in places like Canada or the arctic circle. Just because we live in a desert doesn’t
Pet-Related Plumbing Problems and How to Avoid Them
People love their pets. They’re a part of the family: worthy of attention, spoiling, and freedom. A lot of freedom, in fact: according to a recent
A Guide to Water Hammers
A “Water hammer” is a plumbing sound many homeowners come across at one point or another. Water hammers sound like a loud thumping or pounding sound