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5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

3 People Who Shouldn't Touch Your HVAC

Has your home's HVAC system malfunctioned? Learn why you should call certified professionals for service and who you shouldn't ask to service your system.

Are You Winterizing Your Plumbing?

Don't let the cold weather play Russian roulette with your pipes. Water freezes and turns to ice, and when that happens it expands. If that water happens to be inside a metal pipe, it may be strong enough to burst that pipe open. So if you live in an area where water freezes in the wintertime, you've got to start winterizing your plumbing.

Experts warn of frozen pipes, tell you how to prevent them

Waking up without water in a freezing cold house is arguably a homeowner’s worst nightmare in the winter months.

Handyman hoping to changing plumbing rules

A local handyman recently got a rude awakening from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.

Top 5 Signs You Have a Plumbing Leak

Heed these signs you have a plumbing leak, then give our team a call before it has a chance to get any worse!

Plumbing Basics: How Your Home Plumbing Works

Learn the basics of home plumbing from our trusted Petro experts.

2 Plumbing Problems You Shouldn't Ignore

Leaving this type of problem untreated can have serious and expensive consequences in the form of significant water damage.

Get Your Plumbing Ready for Spring

By tsplumbi50096686, Apr 5 2017 05:50PMAs the seasons change, so does the condition of your plumbing. You want to make sure that your pipes and pumps are in their best condition in every season. As you look for professional plumbing in Athens, GA, consider these different ways that you can get your plumbing ready for springCheck Your FaucetsThe winter can wear on your faucets. It’s a good idea to check them, whether they’re inside the house or outside the house,…

5 Important Aspects of Green Plumbing

As more and more people are focusing towards reducing their carbon mark on the planet and environment, everything is now focusing on green living. The term green means to save, reutilize and minimi…

Why You Need to STOP Making These Plumbing Mistakes

If you don’t know you’re making a mistake and you keep making it, your plumbing system could become seriously damaged.

5 Funny Noises from Your Plumbing and How to Stop Them

Plumbing Tips And Tricks You Need To Read

When it’s time to fix your plumbing, you may not know which tools, what to consider, what equipment to buy and what rules to follow. The tips offered in this article will give you the information you need in order to be a skilled plumber. If your water pipe freezes, open a tap on the…

3 essential components of a basement plumbing system

Do you have to do, or redo, some basement plumbing? Are you overwhelmed just at the thought of it? Don’t give up: call your plumber!

Four Home Plumbing Repair Tips

When kitchen or bathroom faucet repairs go bad, they can be a nightmare. Professional plumbers share their solutions for disassembly and repair problems, with tips about when to give up and buy a new faucet.