Mother Nature is a mysterious and powerful beast at times, and her antics can create a lot of unexpected problems for our pipes and drains. Here are a few ways nature can affect plumbing. Water Contamination Water pipes can be contaminated through storm damage or e...

Whether it is in the kitchen or the bathroom, a sink is an essential part of any home for keeping everything and everyone within it clean. Many issues can arise in a home’s sink that need the attention of a professional, and others can be repaired at home with simp...

Your toilet will likely only offer you 10 to 15 years in your home, but it is one of the most used objects in your household. This means your toilet can handle a lot of daily use. While some toilets don’t give a warning sign before their lifetime is up, there are m...

When evaluating the pipes in your home, you may have come across pipes that were once fully copper now showing green on them. This happens when copper mixes with oxygen and other materials in the air over time. The term for the green color on your copper pipes is pat...

Spring in New York is a truly special time of year. Many people flock to the area to see the blooming trees and enjoy the warm weather that New York spring has to offer. Though there are many wonderful parts about this time of year, the spring thaw often brings about...

Winter is just around the corner, and you want to be sure your home is prepared for the trials of the season. Here are a few easy tips for winterizing your home and keeping it warm and cozy throughout the season. Eliminate any unwanted plumbing problems caused by the...

Sometimes the health of your appliances and plumbing are related.  During the winter months in Poughkeepsie, NY, you may notice that your appliances and plumbing don’t work as well because it is colder, so maintaining these things is vital to the optimal functioni...