The kitchen is the heart of your home. It's where you come together to cook, eat, chat, and spend time with your loved ones. To keep it healthy, you have to keep its parts healthy – and that includes the sink. Take heed of these tips for keeping your kitchen sink clean, clear, and in perfect working condition. Don’t … [Read more...]
5 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Plumbing… and Their Answers!
The best advice we can give when it comes to any plumbing question is don't panic! No matter how daunting or disastrous, there are easy solutions to even the most precarious of plumbing problems. Let us prove it to you. What clogged my drain and what can I do about it? More like what doesn’t clog your drain, am I … [Read more...]
DIY Plumbing Horror Stories: Why the Experts Know Best
Despite the popular belief of many, plumbing is a fine and particular art. Like with any task that involves advanced skill, there are those who make attempts to take things into their own hands, some of them to quite disastrous results. We’ve spoken to some of the talented technicians that we employ here at George … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Prettify Your Plumbing Fixtures
We all know that keeping your pipes clean, your sink clear, and your cleaning up to date are the most important things to consider when it comes to your home plumbing fixtures. Those aren’t the only important details, however. You want to love your home, and keeping your plumbing fixtures looking interesting and … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Bathroom Sink Smelling Fresh Instead of Funky
If you find yourself wrinkling your nose every time you step into your bathroom, it might be time to consider the status of your bathroom stink – oops, we meant sink. There are many reasons your sink could be smelling funky instead of fresh, from general lack of cleanliness to gunk and hair build-up. General cleaning … [Read more...]
Plumbing Tips for Worry Free Home Renting
While you look for the perfect home to rent that has a great location, curb appeal, and fits the needs of your family, don’t forget about the plumbing. As a renter, it’s important to communicate with your landlord and take preventative measures. Don’t lose money by making costly mistakes with your plumbing. Damaged … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Plumbing Service Visit
Hopefully your home's plumbing is in great condition and no repairs are needed. In the event that a plumbing problem, or perhaps even a plumbing emergency occurs, it's important to know how to handle a visit from a professional plumber. Get the most out of a visit from a plumber by following this guide: Before the … [Read more...]
Household Plungers: Decoding the Difference
Have you been using the wrong plunger to unclog drains and not even realized it? The chances are likely. It turns out your typical red rubber plunger isn’t the most efficient at unclogging toilets. With clogged drains being the one of the leading household plumbing problems, it's necessary for everyone to know how … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Plumbing Tips for Earth Day
It’s time to celebrate! Earth Day is Friday, April 22nd, 2016. Are you doing your part to keep our planet healthy? As plumbers, we love to contribute to earth day by making eco-friendly plumbing choices and improvements. Check out our California Water Conservation Checklist as a great resource for saving water. … [Read more...]
Earthquake Shut-Off Valve Facts All Homeowners Need to Know
As California residents, we’re all well aware of the presence of earthquakes and the damage they can cause. Earthquake damage can easily reach $1 billion as we’ve seen in the past; problems stemming from natural gas leaks, fires, broken glass, destroyed buildings and more. Is your natural gas line ready in the event … [Read more...]
