If we did not have water, there would no living creatures on Planet Earth. Therefore when there is water in your home, it is generally considered to be a good thing, right? However, what if you found water leaks under your home, in the walls, or in the basement?...
Attention NYC property buyers or renters! Buying a dwelling in New York City is an exciting adventure. For folks who love NYC but also enjoy the updates, comfortable surroundings, and accouterments that make a home attractive and safe, purchasing or renting a property...
Do you know life expectancy of cast iron sewer pipe? Diamonds are forever, but one of the things that will not last forever is your sewer system. However, when you have the right care and maintenance plan, your wastewater system can last for a significantly long time....
Frequently when confronted with many different diameters of pipes, even an experienced plumber can get confused on what the exact size of the plumbing is. Needless to say, this is even more of a challenge for a typical homeowner. Of course, the challenge increases...
https://vimeo.com/425562800 Water leak testing has some very basic concepts, but they are not commonly known or utilized. This article will provide you with a relatively foolproof guide for an accurate leak test. Please note that each and every step must be followed....
As a little background information, house sewer and water disconnections are commonly referred to as "plugs". The actual DEP permits required are in fact Plug Permits. A sewer and water disconnection, or plug, is a permanent and irreversible termination of those...
Extra Heavy Cast Iron Pipe is a thick hub and spigot soil pipe made out of cast iron. It can also be referred to bell and spigot pipe. In other versions it can be hubless, and known as no hub pipe. Each joint is connected using molten lead and oakum, or neoprene...
As a property owner, whether your home, an investment or a commercial property, you may think that all guarantees are alike. But that is far from true, the issues of importance are always in the details. Clearly the most advantageous type of a guarantee is an...
Did you know that galvanized water main lines cannot be spot repaired in NYC? If you are a homeowner, is not uncommon for you to become aware of water line leaks or water line breaks. This frequently after water begins flowing throughout the inside of your home, in...
For many homeowners, one issue that is rarely talked about a sump pump backups. A sump pump backup can cause significant damage. The sump pump is typically located in a homeowner's basement or in the crawlspace. Since it is not something that a homeowner will see on a...
Soldering copper pipe is more commonly known as sweating pipe. In terms of degree of difficulty, it is mid-range. Not the simplest thing to do, but far from the most difficult plumbing task. The first question to ask yourself is, what is your skill level. You will be...
As a homeowner or property owner, you may have to deal with doing a water main repair. This is typically due to a leak on your main water service line. Certainly you'll have a lot of questions of how to solve your water line leak. Your first hiring decision probably...