You might’ve heard about these two terms, but you’re not sure what all the implications are? Your water’s hardness will influence many aspects of your daily life, as we will show below. Only a water test can determine your water’s hardness with precision, and many plumbing and water heating providers can perform it, even for […]
Buying a house is a huge investment and a big change in your life, as in most cases you’ll be living there for years to come, even decades. And, because purchasing a house will probably be the biggest investment in your life, it’s necessary to do as much research as possible before sealing the deal. […]
Few of us are aware of how much water we are wasting daily. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the average American family can waste about 180 gallons of water per week (or 9,400 gallons of water in a year) just from pipe leaks. That can amount to about 300 loads of laundry […]
Showerheads can come in a lot of shapes and sizes, so you’d be forgiven for not knowing exactly what to pick on your next trip to Home Depot. The experts at Anytime Plumbing are here to shed some light on this matter. Let’s go through the main types of showerheads available, and what each of […]
Cast iron is a strong, non-malleable alloy made of iron, carbon, and silicone. It has been used for a long time for various items, like kitchen pots and pans, bridges and buildings, but also plumbing systems. Cast iron pipes are relatively uncommon nowadays, with cheaper, easier to maintain materials like PVC taking over, but some […]
It’s an age-old question if by age-old you only refer to modern times: If there’s a sewer backup, who is responsible? The property owners, or the city, in this case, Santa Cruz, which oversees the entire sanitary system, made up of 160 miles of pipes? The short answer? In most cases, it’s the homeowner, but […]
Homeowner’s insurance can cover a lot of things, but sewer line repair is not one of them in most cases. The part of the sewer line that goes through your property is considered a structure of your home, but getting the insurance company to cover the cost of replacing it is rare. But, it can […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it in the past year, and affected our lives in many ways, from our social activities to our income, health, and preoccupations. A lot of industries have taken a hit because of the economy slowing down since several protective measures have been taken. The plumbing […]
Sewer smells are one of the most unpleasant odors around, and nobody wants this kind of scent to radiate from anywhere inside their homes. Even if initially located in the basement, the sewer smell can quickly travel to other areas of your home as well, and make things very unpleasant. But, the bad smell isn’t […]
The water you consume and use every day has more impact on your health than you can imagine. The quality of the water we have in our homes is often something we take for granted, thinking it’s good enough since water sources are regulated closely by municipalities. But making healthier life choices often means that […]
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