Ask the Builder: Preventing expensive plumbing service calls
I received two frantic phone calls in less than 12 hours several days ago. Both calls were about plumbing emergencies. The ...
Expect pipes to burst as weather warms, says Calgary-based plumbing company
Daniel Thiessen, co-owner of Pete the Plumber, says any time the city experiences a wild temperature swing, there is a risk ...
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East Texas plumbers report uptick in frozen, burst pipes
With compounding days of cold weather across East Texas and even some new record lows, local plumbers are feeling the effects ...
Waiting on a Housing Turnaround for Reliance, Don't Expect It in Fiscal 2025
Reliance has moved some of SharkBite’s manufacturing to the US from 2024. In shifting some production to the US we think this will reduce transportation costs and improve supply in the US, which can ...
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Old School Radiant Madness – Copper, Brass, and Iron (but No Plastic)
Nelson Mechanical gets called in by a homeowner who wants a high-end radiant system without ANY plastic components—is that ...
Winter plumbing survival tips: Preventing frozen pipes and winter damage
When the temperature drops to dangerously cold levels everyone must take notice and use prevention to keep from suffering negative effects. For our health, we don ...
Should You Attempt a DIY Pipe Replacement or Hire a Pro?
If it’s a minor repair or a pipe you can easily access, DIY might be an option. For more complicated projects, like replacing corroded pipes in hard-to-reach areas, calling a licensed plumber could ...