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What Are The Signs of a Broken Sewer Pipe?
THE SIGNS OF A BROKEN SEWER PIPE A sewer pipe break is a headache. There I said it. It causes back-ups into your home and possible sewage flooding in your yard. It is more of a job than a simple clogged drain. Through time, sewer lines are used a lot to flush the...
Should You Tip a Plumber? General Tipping Guidelines and Etiquette for Plumbers
Are You Supposed to Tip Plumbers? Is tipping a plumber & other tradesmen expected? I mean you tip the local, part-time, teenage pizza delivery guy. Why not the more experienced men & women in the trades? It depends on a couple of factors. But, usually it is...
Sewer Line Repair Cost
The thought of a sewer line repair cost can make your stomach drop. No, it is not a traditional DIY project and it is probably a good idea to call some plumbers to get some estimates. Yes, I have to be honest when I say: It is a big job and it may cost you a little to...
Most Frequently Asked Plumbing Questions
The most frequently asked plumbing questions are not the dumbest ones! But, they are the questions that form a basic foundation to our own plumbing knowledge. For the non-plumber, plumbing can be difficult to understand. Questions like "Why is my hot water heater not...
The Holiday Plumbing Wish List
The Holiday season is upon us and Santa is close to coming to town. What is on your holiday plumbing wish list this year? Is it a new toilet for the downstairs half bath? OR maybe you tried to replace the outside spigot. Either way, if you wish hard enough and give...
What To Do When The Sump Pump Alarm Goes Off
"What to do when the sump pump alarm goes off" is a great question. The sound of the alarm is scary enough because you might be on the verge of a flooded basement or crawl space. In today's blog, we will go over some of the factors you may consider when you hear the...
Plumbing I Can Do Myself
When a simple plumbing issue come to rise in the home. "can I do this by myself" is a possible response you may have just so you can save some money. But, you may run into a time that the job is simply too big for your knowledge. Let's not worry about that scenario...
Bathroom Remodeling Tips!
So, you are going to remodel your bathroom? You want to update it to more trendy ways of the new decade rolling in. Updating keeps things new and adds value to your home. But, there are a couple big (and minor) things you can do that will make you love it and...
Carter’s My Plumber: Putting for Partners in Housing
A couple of weeks ago, Carter's My Plumber golfed to raise money for Partners in Housing. An organization out of Indianapolis, Partners in Housing helps get the homeless in Indy, indoors! Founded in 1993, Frank Hagaman noticed all the empty buildings downtown and the...
Why is My Hot Water Heater Leaking?
Drip, drip, drip goes the water heater on the floor. Why is your hot water heater leaking? Well, there is a long list of possible reasons. But, I am here to tell you that this is usually not a good sign and you may want to consider a new water heater. A hot water...