Plumbing systems are complex and can malfunction at the worst possible times, but fortunately there are a few repairs that homeowners can safely fix on their own. 

The holiday season is upon us, which means hosting family dinners and guests from out-of-town, and a higher than usual load on the home’s plumbing system. If you’d like to avoid a plumbing catastrophe during the holiday season, here are five tips to keep your plumbing system in top shape.

You probably don’t realize how much you rely on proper plumbing until a pipe bursts, the shower overflows or the washing machine stops working. It is only once a plumbing crisis hits that you desperately call up the local plumber.

Every day, each American drinks one to two liters of water. Though we all know why it’s important to stay hydrated, most of us don’t think twice about what’s in our water. 

The only thing worse than having dry, yellow patches in your yard is having soggy spots. Unfortunately, soggy spots are usually noticed the hard way — by stepping into one. If you’ve noticed a soggy spot in your yard, there are four potential causes: a leak in the waterline, a leaking sprinkler system, a leaking septic system, or a drainage problem.

Plumbing catastrophes don’t typically occur out of the blue. Usually, there’s an underlying cause that has been ignored or neglected for a long period of time. Homeowners can help prevent a serious plumbing problem by taking the following steps. 

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. 

Roger The Plumber, a local plumbing, heating and air conditioning service company, is urging homeowners to wisely use their garbage disposal during the holiday season to avoid untimely clogged pipes.