Plumbing 101

5 Signs Your Leak is a Disaster in Disguise A quiet drip under the sink or a slow-draining shower might seem like minor annoyances you can handle "next weekend." However, in the world of home maintenance, water is a patient predator. What begins as a small spot on the...

Imagine turning on your kitchen faucet for a glass of water, only to find the water is discolored or smells like chemicals. This nightmare scenario is exactly what a crucial piece of plumbing equipment is designed to stop. So, what is a backflow preventer, and how...