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Saturday, December 20th, 2014
Copper pipes – The gold standard… right?
While researching ideas for today's blog, we came across a homeowner Q&A forum on the Internet. Seemingly, an insurance agent advised the owner of a 1960's-era home that in order…
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014
Grey – It’s the new Green
Recycling water saves money (and water). A recent visit to a friend's 'boat house' on Norris Lake brought the topic of grey water to our attention. Boat houses (uni-built homes…
Wednesday, November 26th, 2014
A letter to Allied on customer provided parts…
Have You Considered the “BYOP” Approach to Plumbing? At Allied Reddi-Rooter, you can supply the parts. We can supply the labor. Below is a recent letter to Big Ray - the…
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014
It’s Winter. How’s Your Sump Pump Holding Up?
Cincinnati's first major snowfall of the year landed today with the usual fanfare: school closings, sidewalk shoveling, and 3"-5" inches of frozen water on the ground. For those who have…
Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Good Tools Make Better Plumbers
Sooner or later, everyone takes a plumbing repair into their own hands. Below is a list of our favorite "can't live without" tools that every home or business owner should have in…
Monday, November 10th, 2014
Plumbing Problems – You Got ‘Em. We Fix “Em.
This week, we returned Mom to her snowbird spot in Florida. Upon getting settled in, we found plumbing problems at nearly every turn – two leaky toilet tanks, one clogged…
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014
Everyone’s Best Friend: A Good Shower Head
Over the past few days, we've traveled across half of Ohio, most of Pennsylvania and landed in sunny Florida. While Hotels.com reviews are helpful in finding overnight lodging, they almost never report…
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014
Toilets – The Best Seat in the House
Square-shaped or pear-shaped, there's one for your shape! There comes a time in everyone's life when it's time to replace the toilet. Whether the decision is by necessity or by…
Monday, October 13th, 2014
Trending Now In Cincinnati Plumbing
Recently, we visited the impressive plumbing showroom of Keidel Supply, Inc. in Norwood*. If you are considering remodeling your kitchen or bath and are looking for ideas, a trip to…
Monday, October 6th, 2014
Polar Vortex, The Sequel is Coming. Winterize Now!!!
In plumbing, there are two seasons: "Winterizing" and "The Rest of the Year". Many people put more thought into hanging Christmas lights than into winterizing their home. As much as…