It's that time!!
Fall Is the Perfect Time for a Furnace Checkup As summer ends and colder weather gets closer, it’s time to get your home ready for winter. This can include, checking outdoor water sources, closing pools, checking insulation, and making sure your furnace is working properly. Fall is the perfect time to have your furnace checked so you can stay warm and comfortable all winter. Getting your furnace checked in the fall can help prevent problems during the coldest months of the ye
The History of Plumbing
From Rivers to Indoor Plumbing Early civilizations depended on nearby water sources for survival. Ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the Nile and developed clay pipes to transport water, later using copper. The Romans expanded on this technology with massive aqueducts that carried water into cities and even individual homes. They also developed early sewage systems using hollowed out elm logs. A Royal Step Backwards Surprisingly, plumbing technology declined in some places o
All About Fill Valves
You'll find the fill valve inside your toilet tank. It's the tall plastic mechanism that usually sits on the left side of the tank. When you flush the toilet, this valve opens up to let fresh water refill both the tank and the toilet bowl. Once the water gets to the exact right height a float attached to the valve automatically shuts the water off. The word valve comes from the latin word valva, which means a folding door. The modern floating fill valve was invented in the ea
You won't know if you have one, but you will if you don't!
P-traps get their name from their distinctive curved, P-shaped design, which allows a small amount of water to remain inside the pipe after the fixture is used. This standing water creates a barrier that helps prevent unpleasant sewer gases, odours, and potentially harmful fumes from traveling back through the plumbing system and entering the home. P-traps are commonly installed beneath sinks, bathtubs, showers, and other plumbing fixtures that connect to a drainage system. I
