How Can I Get Jewelry Out of My Plumbing?
To answer this question we first need to identify some vocabulary. What Is a P-Trap? There is, under your sink, … Continued
How Do I Cold-Proof My Plumbing?
Prepare Plumbing for Winter Let’s talk about cold proofing. December in the Atlanta area started with a cold snap, and … Continued
The Truth About Tankless Water Heaters
THE TRUTH ABOUT TANKLESS WATER HEATERS Tankless water heaters – It’s time to beat that dead horse again. First, I … Continued
Let’s Talk About Water Pressure
Let’s talk about water pressure. Pressure is the reason you have ready-to-use water at every fixture in your house, and … Continued
What Exactly Are Pinhole Leaks?
What Are Pinhole Leaks? If you don’t know, a pinhole leak is (as the name suggests) a small hole that … Continued
Let’s Talk About Drain Care
Let’s talk about drain care—specifically, how to avoid calling us. While clogged drains are at times unavoidable, there are some … Continued
What Is a Hose Bibb (Outdoor Faucet)?
Let’s talk about hose bibbs. Sometimes called an outdoor faucet (and technically termed “sillcock”), a hose bibb is a valve … Continued
How to Check the Age of a Water Heater
Let’s talk about water heaters. Your water heater is one of the most expensive and important fixtures in your home, … Continued
What Is a Tankless Water Heater?
Here at Plumb Smart, we often hear the same question from customers thinking about replacing their water heaters: is it … Continued
What Is Galvanic Corrosion?
Let’s talk about galvanic corrosion. There are lots of metals out there that won’t rust on their own, which is … Continued