Dealing With a Flooded Basement
For individuals who have basements, dealing with water problems may be something you have dealt with, or something you worry about dealing with. Whichever may be the case, there are a few things you need to know to help prevent flooding in your basement, in addition to understanding what to do if or when […]
Things To Consider When Hiring a Professional Plumber
Even with so many DIYers trying their hand at home repairs these days, there are occasions when it is still necessary to call a professional. This is especially true when it comes to plumbing issues. Unless you are dealing with a simple clog, calling a professional to deal with most problems is a smart move, […]
Winter-Prep For Outdoor Plants and Containers
While winterizing your home and outdoor plumbing is of the utmost importance, there’s one more item on the winter-prep chorelist to consider: outdoor plants and containers. All those beautiful flowers and plants in containers that decorated your patio, deck or front porch will soon be gone due to colder weather. So, what needs to be done to […]
Protect Your Plumbing! by GoGreen Plumbing
We can all get a little crazy sometimes when cleaning up around the house and forget that our plumbing system is not a “whole house” disposal system. Here are some reminders of what not to put down your water drainage pipes and some care to take when dealing with a plumbing issue. Don’t pore grease […]
Heating Your Bathroom Floors by Go Green Plumbing
Well, here we are again, the middle of fall with winter right around the corner. And while some of us enjoy our cool tile floors in the summer, they aren’t fun to walk on in the middle of winter. Did you know that you can actually remodel your bathroom with not only updated bathroom fixtures […]
Easy Water Conservation For All by Go Green Plumbing
Water…so necessary to life, but something a lot of us take for granted. When we need it, we turn a knob, push a button, or grab a bottle. But what if you turn that knob, or push that button, and no water appears? According to the US Government Accountability Office, 40 out of 50 states […]
Heat Your Water Fast! by Go Green Plumbing
Who doesn’t get tired of waiting for the hot water when you turn on the shower or faucet? Ever add up those minutes in a week to see how much time is wasted watching perfectly good water go down the drain? Speaking of “water going down the drain”, studies show that billions of gallons of […]
Cleaning with natural, home-made household cleaners by Go Green Plumbing
Recently we discussed some of the problems with using harsh household cleaners. So, if we want to use less harmful cleaners, where do we find them or can we make them ourselves? All we need to do is take a short step back in time to see what our mothers and our grandmothers used for […]
The Joys of Outdoor Fountains by Go Green Plumbing
Are you a fan of outdoor fountains? Ever wondered about where to put one at your home? What about outside in a garden area? If you’re like me, you love your garden. And, if you’re an avid gardener, I’m sure you’re also a lover of the creatures that visit our gardens, such as birds, bees […]
Freshen Your Garbage Disposal
Do you have a funky smell coming from around your sink? Does it get especially bad overnight? You may need to freshen up your garbage disposal. Food and gunk can collect in the intricate pieces that make up the disposal and lead to some pretty significant odors. So, how can you brighten that up and […]
