You want your plumber to be nice, but at the same time you don’t want to see them very often. When you do see them, however, you want your plumber to be an expert. Here are a few expert plumbing tips to keep your home in good shape and the plumber away.

Sure, winter has its perks, such as snow-covered mountains and stylish snowmen. But extremely cold temperatures can also be damaging to your home’s plumbing pipes. A frozen water pipe can burst and possibly cause extensive water damage. 

You don’t think much about your water heater until your nice hot shower turns ice cold. Trouble with the water heater can creep up on you, even mid-shower. However, there are other signs to look out for that could signal a malfunctioning water heater. 

Once every 365 days, the world gets a fresh start — a new beginning — and the opportunity to make changes. For homeowners, the home is a great place to start with New Year-inspired changes. After an entire year of sheltering the family, providing water, light and heat, the home deserves a thorough check-up and some upgrades. Here are a few to-do’s every homeowner should have on their list to make sure their home is in top shape.