By Rob Young | September 24th, 2020 The Best Cleaner for your Drains You clean your cups in your sink. You clean your plates in your sink. Your dirty pots and pans find their way into your sink where you scour and soap them. Many forks, spoons, and knives plop down at the bottom of your sink. They sit there submerged under an inch of water till clean […] Read more
By Rob Young | September 15th, 2020 What to Look for in your 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 | September 4th, 2020 Are coffee grounds drain safe? Even though coffee grounds are horrible for your plumbing, we still have customers call us out for an issue caused by coffee grounds down the drain. Somewhere in their life they’ve been told that it’s okay to do with a disposal, only in small amounts, or some were even told it is good for clearing […] Read more
By Rob Young | August 28th, 2020 Common Plumbing Emergencies in Idaho and How to Avoid Them Clogged Drains The drains in the plumbing system of homes are there for one purpose; to provide passage for liquids. However, sometimes, these drains can become clogged, keeping the water from passing freely out of your home. While food waste and debris can result in a clogged kitchen drain, more often than not, it is […] Read more
By Rob Young | August 13th, 2020 How to Fix your Bathroom Sink It’s something we’ve all had to deal with before. It starts slow, so you don’t notice it as much and dismiss it as a “future you” problem. Your sink starts to drain slower and slower. Before you know it, it takes 10 minutes for the sink to drain completely! Frustration starts to kick in as […] Read more
By Rob Young | July 30th, 2020 Prepare your Pipes for Vacation Travel can be stressful. You have to pack, set aside money, make reservations, plan meals, and navigate unfamiliar experiences. In short you have to split your attention in many different directions. People are commonly concerned about their home while they are away. Pets and plumbing can be common concerns. This article will detail some ways […] Read more
By Rob Young | July 2nd, 2020 Keep Your Pups Clean & Your Drains Unclogged What do you think is one of the most difficult things for a drain to handle? You probably didn’t say pet fur. Washing your pet, especially your dog can easily clog your drain. All of the water that comes into your home must leave through your drains. The drains in your shower are meant to […] Read more
By Rob Young | June 25th, 2020 What is a Septic Tank? 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 | June 8th, 2020 5 Concepts You Need to Know about Plumbing Science Pre – Introduction to Plumbing Science Let’s get excited about the art and science of plumbing. For water to get to you from the ground, a lot of science and engineering must happen. Biology and chemistry are important to make water clean and safe to drink. Physics is important for understanding how water moves around […] Read more