Are You a Water Hog?
The average Illinois citizen uses about 100 gallons of water a day. To determine the average water usage for people in your household, examine your water bill for usage, and then divide that by the number of people in your home. Here are some guidelines: Minimalist – the average person in your house uses less […]
What to Look for When Buying a Toilet
It’s not every day that you buy a toilet. Generally, toilets are bought and installed as part of an overall bathroom project – either new construction or remodel. But toilets do wear out. Or you might want to replace one for any number of reasons. Here are a few things to consider. The Big C’s […]
Common “Do it Yourself” Plumbing Mistakes
Many people (too many people, actually), try to be do it yourself plumbers. After all, they can find out whatever they need to know on the Internet. Right? We have seen firsthand the problems people create when they try to do the plumbing themselves. Minor problems with minor expense become major problems with major expense. […]
Sump Pump 101
Anybody who lives in Chicago and has a basement knows how important it is to have a sump pump. Sump pumps divert ground water away from the home so that it can drain safely without flooding the basement. So here are some important things to know about sump pumps. It starts with the drain tile […]