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10 Easy Plumbing Repairs That Don't Require a Plumber

Tired of paying for plumbing repairs? A plumbing industry veteran shares 10 easy repairs that don't require an expensive visit from the plumber.

Why Does My Kitchen Sink Smell?

You walk into your house to discover a lingering, unpleasant scent. You take out the garbage, check the refrigerator for expired food, spray some deodorant...but the smell is still there. You search everywhere to discover the source of the stench, only to be taken aback when you realize it's your kitchen sink! Fortunately, you are not doomed to a smelly food preparation area.

10 Common Plumbing Repair Questions Answered

No matter where you live, you will always run into plumbing related problems at one point or another. Minor plumbing issues can appear quite suddenly and cause a lot of inconvenience and damage. Ac…

How to vet contractors and plumbers for home repairs

As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.

Toilet Paper Advice for Septic Tanks

Septic tanks function better when you select a toilet paper that is safe for use in, or especially made for use with a septic system. This is a guide containing toilet paper advice for septic tanks.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

How To Fix a Water Heater, Or Install a New One

Why You Need to STOP Making These Plumbing Mistakes

If you don’t know you’re making a mistake and you keep making it, your plumbing system could become seriously damaged.

How to Ensure Your Plumbing Runs Smoothly

How to Ensure Your Plumbing Runs Smoothly One thing we take advantage of daily but don't always think about is the plumbing structure in our homes. We routinely depend on this network of water pipes and sewer lines to deliver cold and hot water and eliminate waste as we go through our day-to-day activities. Modern Read more »

How to Flush a Water Heater

Learn how to properly flush a water heater with help from the team of experienced plumbing contractors at Garvin's Sewer Service in Denver, CO. Call today!

What All Homeowners Should Know About Their Plumbing

Along with a mess, toilet clogs cost homeowners tremendous amounts of money and time. Save yourself stress by knowing what not to put down the toilet.

Flushing Out Your Water Heater

If you’re looking for a home maintenance project over the long Spring Break, flushing out your tank water heater is a simple and effective way to ensure peak performance. If you own an insulated tank water heater (like the majority of homes), minerals from the water, in addition to sand and debris from the …

How Hard Is It To Install A Water Heater?

Sometimes it feels like you are walking a tightrope when you work in the field of HVAC and plumbing. What I’m talking about here is advising the homeowner

3 Signs That You Have a Leaky Water Heater

A leaky water heater can mean wasted water and decreased efficiency, and we wanted to let you know of some signs that can signal your water heater is leaking.

Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Plumbing Problems This Spring

With so much to do in the spring to get ready for warm weather, it’s easyto neglect the plumbing that we rely on to work every day—usually untilthere’s a big problem! There are things you can do in and around your hometo prevent plumbing issues and to spot small problems before they turn in

Weekend warm-up may bring plumbing problems

Blaze your trail in the plumbing industry

At this year’s ASA Women in Industry Spring Conference, Siân Smith gave attendees a glimpse into her formative years that helped shape the person she has become both personally and professionally. She shared what she calls her “Top 9 List” of impactful moments in her life, many occurring in her professional career that have seen her tackle numerous executive management positions with Canada-based Emco Corp., and now with Noble.