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Carter's My Plumber Replaced a Shower for Local Family They recently replaced a shower for a family in need in Trafalgar. The Carter's have been involved in their community providing support for folks in need.  They recently replaced a shower for a family in need....

Drains in your home lead to the main sewer line which leads out of your home to either a septic tank, or the city sewer. How does a homeowner know when to detect a sewer leak since it's impossible to visually see the sewer line itself?  Here are 5 signs every...

Who are some Famous Plumbing Inventors? Plumbing is a fascinating concept since it impacts every single person on the planet.  It's easy to take plumbing for granted if you don't live in a 3rd world country.  We have clean water at the tap, and modernized sanitation...

Got Gas?  What to do when you have a Gas Leak. If you suspect a gas leak in or around your home, here are steps for what to do.  Natural gas has no odor.  Gas company's add a chemical to make gas a distinctive odor, which make it smell like rotten eggs.  If you smell...

Plumbing Emergency after-hours Service 24-hour plumber to take care of all your plumbing emergency Ever had a plumbing emergency - like a flooded basement, water leaks in the ceiling, toilet overflowing, whole house drain clog, or a leaking water heater during the...

Protect Yourself Against Sewer Backup Sewer backup can wreak havoc on a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems.  Sewer backup is something none of us want to experience – especially during the holiday season! ...

Plumbing Maintenance for Outside your Home As the weather begins to cool off, now is the time to establish some good plumbing habits to protect your home.  A few simple plumbing preparations now will prevent headaches and costly repairs throughout the winter months....

Here are some Winter Plumbing Tips to do in the Fall for Inside your Home: As the weather begins to cool off, now is the time to establish some good plumbing habits to protect your home.  A few simple plumbing preparations now will prevent headaches and costly repairs...

Greenwood Plumbing tips to help Homeowner's stop water line corrosion: Have you recently noticed blue stains on your sinks, tubs or fixtures in your home? Did you know that laundry and even blonde hair can be tinted blue?  Besides actual piping failure, these stains...

Water Softeners are designed to regenerate at night. Most water softeners are set so that they regenerate at night. This typically happens between two and four in the morning in hopes that you are not using your water. Your water softener works on a pressurized...

Does your Water Softener make Noise? Is your water softener keeping you up at night? Does your child think there is a monster in the water closet? Water Softener noise can come from a water softener, including knocks and squeals. Some noises are completely normal...

Is it time to upgrade your bathroom? This simple remodel can add money to your house and help it sell. Designing a good bathroom does require planning, good information and careful thought. A bathroom is one of the hardest-working spaces in the home. If it’s not...

10 Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes Plumbers wish they would do! Homeowner Plumbing Mistakes can lead to larger plumbing problems and require hiring a Licensed Plumber to repair the homeowner repair.  For example, once again your toilet is clogged, and you want to save...

Sump Pump Failure: Don’t Wait for a Failure During a Rainstorm to Find Out Your Sump Pump Doesn’t Work If your sump pump fails during a rainstorm, hundreds of gallons of water can flood your basement in a matter of minutes. It doesn’t take much water to cause...

Leaks cost money; Is your hard-earned money going right down the drain? As you lie in bed at night and hear the annoying drip of a leaky faucet or the water continuously running in your toilet, you are literally listening to money go down the drain. Leaky faucets and...

Depend on a private water supply for your drinking water? The experts at Carter's My Plumber explain why it's important to test your water. How do we know if our water supply is safe? It's important to have well water testing done. Many individuals live in an area...

The Future of Plumbing For every 4 skilled workers that leave the construction industry, only 1 is entering the field. The future of Plumbing is at risk, and it's our job, now more than ever, to help encourage young people to enter the work force. The PHCC and PHCC...

Although it’s hard to imagine, it will be getting warmer in the next few weeks. And with this comes the potential for flooding due to snow and ice melting. The IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety) urges homeowners that have experienced large...

Tankless Water Heater: never run out again, no matter how much you use! Energy Efficient: costs less to operate than a tank heater (up to 40%*)! Valuable Investment: Lasts up to twice as long as a tank-type heater—longest warranty of any water heater!  Tankless water...