Shut down irrigation without leaving water in the line TL;DR Closing the valve on your irrigation system is only half the job. The water still sitting in the line is what splits pipe and cracks fittings once the cold turns up. Draining it takes an afternoon in September, and it...
Prep Your Hoses and Taps for Patio Season
TL;DR Before connecting a hose this spring, turn your outdoor tap on full and cover the spout with your thumb. If you can stop the water, you may have a cracked pipe inside the wall. Inspect taps, hoses, and washers now to avoid leaks and burst pipes once patio season...
5 DIY May Plumbing Fixes to Avoid Repairs
TL;DR: May's the right month to knock out five plumbing maintenance jobs that prevent expensive repairs later. Flush the water heater, test the sump pump, check washing machine hoses, look behind your outdoor spigots for hidden winter damage, and clean your faucet aerators. Do them now; they cost nothing. Skip...