The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to fully document the bacterial communities within people’s homes. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires monitoring by public water utilities, but those samples are taken outside property lines of individual households. Once inside a home, microbial…
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A well-running toilet is essential to a bathroom that’s clean, useful, and odor-free. But toilets aren’t invincible. Like other parts of the home, toilets need intermittent repairs, especially to their valves, gaskets, and flanges—not to mention the occasional toilet unclogging. But sometimes, toilets simply need to be replaced. We spoke with Allison Harrison, co-owner of Goodbee Plumbing…
‘I’ve been the adult of the house for 13 years and didn’t know this.’ Beau Paul Updated on December 6 2024 9:56 am CST Need some motivation to flush your water heater? Watch this viral TikTok. Featured Video Bell Plumbing (@bell.plumbing) posted the video to its account on Oct. 15. Since then, it’s picked up…
The holiday season is here, bringing with it joyful gatherings, festive meals and the potential for plumbing disasters. One of the biggest culprits behind clogged pipes during this time is something many of us overlook: F.O.G. — fats, oils and grease. Properly managing F.O.G. in the kitchen is not just good for your plumbing, it’s…
The day after Thanksgiving is often busy for plumbers, who rush to homes after people incorrectly dispose of waste. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Thanksgiving brings joy to family and friends, but it can cause problems for the pipes in homes. Black Friday is a busy day for those shopping around for the best deals. Pete Sanders,…
AUSTIN, Texas — Plenty of shoppers were out celebrating Black Friday, but how many have heard of Brown Friday? During the holidays, homes are inundated with guests from near and far. Not only do all these people put added strain on these otherwise single-family homes, but the massive amount of food can too if not…
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Your home’s plumbing system keeps your water hot, your sink running, and your drains and toilets clog-free. It’s one of the most important parts of a home, and it needs to be used with care. Certain habits, like flushing things that shouldn’t be flushed or forgetting to maintain the water heater, can damage your plumbing…
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Redwood Services (“Redwood”), a home services firm focused on investing in leading residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services companies in growing U.S. markets, today announced it has invested in Tony’s Plumbing (Tony’s). Tony Molica founded Tony’s Plumbing in 1994 and has proudly served the Modesto, Calif., area…
