By Rob Young | February 26th, 2021 Tips for Hiring the Best Plumber If you ask someone what a plumber does, their first answer will probably be one of these; fix a plugged toilet, patch a leak, unclog a drain. But an expert plumber does so much more. Plumbers need to know about water science, and how to troubleshoot common plumbing issues. Additionally, a good plumber will […] Read more
By Rob Young | December 3rd, 2020 Can I Flush These Leftovers? (Hint: Please Don’t) Your home’s plumbing can handle a lot, and perhaps you put it to the test quite often. (No judgement!) Yet, there are many items you would never flush down your toilet, even if the pipes could take it. Common sense tells us that toys, clothes, and household tools don’t belong in the toilet – even […] Read more
By Rob Young | November 19th, 2020 Your Guide to Bathroom Etiquette This Holiday Season The holidays are all about gathering with our loved ones, and whether those celebrations are big or small, loud or quiet, short or long, there’s bound to be one thing that connects them all: The bathroom. At some point, everyone will use it, and sometimes, it doesn’t quite go as planned. Avoid awkward interactions at […] Read more
By Rob Young | November 12th, 2020 7 Bathroom Fails You Have to See to Believe! Your bathroom should be your sanctuary. It’s where you start your day, find your escape, and create the perfect look for date night. A great bathroom should be clean, comfortable, and cozy from the moment you walk in the door. Clearly, these people didn’t get that memo. Here are some of our favorite all-time bathroom fails […] Read more
By Rob Young | November 5th, 2020 4 Tips to Prepare Your Septic for Winter Nothing beats fall and winter in Idaho, but a serious home repair can ruin the fun. If you don’t prepare your septic system now, you could be missing out on fall foliage hikes, skiing down Bogus Basin, or snowmobiling across vast valleys. Don’t let your septic system become susceptible to common cold-weather damage with these […] Read more
By Rob Young | October 29th, 2020 Keep your Well Water in Tip Top Shape Water is essential for daily living. You use it every day and probably don’t think about it. You use water to clean your dishes, wash your clothes, and cook your food. The toilet and shower rely on water. Most importantly, you drink water daily. Because of water’s importance for daily living, every homeowner needs to […] Read more
By Rob Young | October 22nd, 2020 The Do’s and Don’ts of Septic System Care The average person doesn’t think about their septic system too much. Whenever you shower, use the restroom, wash your hands, or prepare food, your septic is silently doing its job. You probably forget it exists – until there’s a problem. Then, it’s hard not to forget about it. Leaks, flooding, and terrible odors all point to serious […] Read more
By Rob Young | October 16th, 2020 Septic Tank 101 All the water that enters your house through pipes ends up leaving your house through pipes. In the city there is a system that deals with waste water. Waste water goes to the sewer. From the sewer, waste water goes to a treatment plant. The treatment plant renders the waste water harmless. The now harmless […] Read more
By Rob Young | October 2nd, 2020 The Plumbing Mystery: What’s Causing Low Water Pressure? The beauty of a great shower cannot be understanded. It’s refreshing after a long day, or cleansing after a big workout. It can clean the mud off your dog’s fur, wash away your worries, and leave your hair feeling salon-styled. So, when your shower head starts dribbling rather than spraying, it can be cause for […] Read more