8 Fun Facts About Plumbing

Posted on June 20, 2014 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

When first invented, water pipes were made from lead. The word “plumbing” derived from the Latin word for lead: plumbum Manhole covers are always circular because if they’re turned sideways, they will not fall through the opening. A leaky faucet that drips every 30 seconds will waste over one gallon of water per week. The

Why is my Basement Flooding? How to Fix Your Flooded Michigan Basement

Posted on May 15, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

Michigan is full of basements, and everyone knows that after our spring thaw that basements tend to flood. If you’re flooding, or your basement is already completely submerged, then Call Levine & Sons plumbing now! We can be at your house within an hour to drain your flooded basement woes and get you back to

How to install an A/C Window Unit

Posted on May 7, 2014 (March 25, 2024) by Staff

If you don’t have central heating, then an a/c window unit is a great alternative. Wondering about installation? Levine & Sons is your solution. This is how to install a window air conditioning unit: 8 easy steps Warning: installing an air conditioning unit is dangerous. Make sure that you’re strong enough to lift the unit as

Water Fodder: 8 Ways to Reduce H2O Use

Posted on February 19, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

We all need water. OK, so you already knew that. But how much water do we really need? The truth is, not nearly as much as we use. From showering and watering the lawn, to even brushing your teeth, there are small steps we can take to cut back on water use. The best part

7 Mind-Blowing Facts About Flooding

Posted on February 13, 2014 (February 6, 2024) by Staff

Earlier this week, we discussed the importance of protecting your property from potential flooding in the coming days. Forecasts show that temperatures throughout the Detroit area could rise sharply this week. Some meteorologists predict the temperature could be as high as 45 degrees on Monday. While this is an exciting development, it means all the

How to Prevent Flooding When Snow Melts

Posted on February 10, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

It’s going to happen sooner or later. Spring is going to arrive, the temperature is going to get warmer, and all of this snow is finally going to melt. While this is certainly a reason to rejoice, don’t start restoring all of your patio furniture just yet. When Mother Nature does decide to pump the

Double Trouble? Toilet Situation Raising Eyebrows in Sochi

Posted on February 5, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

The Olympics are about international unity, provincial pride and the pinnacle of athletic achievement. But with a few days to go before the games, and the international media packing into host city Sochi, Russia, the conversation among some has been less about the teams and more about the toilets. Imagine the following situation: You’re at

Do You Wash Your Hands Properly? The Shocking Answer…

Posted on February 4, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

“Don’t forget to wash your hands!” If that wasn’t your mom’s favorite saying growing up, it was probably in the top three. Thanks to mom’s incessant nagging, most people are programmed at an early age to wash their hands after using the bathroom. This is a good thing. But since most people – as in

Troubleshooting Low Water Pressure

Posted on January 29, 2014 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

There’s nothing fun about low water pressure. At Levine & Sons, our experienced technicians can help fix whatever is causing your water pressure to be low. But if you’re ambitious and at least somewhat handy, you may be able to fix the problem yourself. Here are 4 ways to troubleshoot low water pressure on your

11 Mind-Blowing Facts About Water!

Posted on January 24, 2014 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Warning: this blog may or may not make you have to urinate. After all, it’s all about water – cascading waves of blue, bubbly water! Can your bladder handle it? If so, here are 11 mind-blowing facts about H20. Bottoms up! 1) The average toilet uses 8 liters of clean water in a single

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