3 Signs You Should Call a Plumber

Posted on June 25, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

1.) Slow drains – a slow drain is a sign of a partially plugged pipe. Have the pipe cleared now to prevent a complete blockage and possible overflow, which will create a mess to clean up. You may be tempted to use a drain cleaning product that you see advertised on television. The liquids and

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

Is Urinating in the Shower OK?

Posted on January 21, 2014 (March 25, 2024) by Staff

George Costanza wasn’t the most honest man in the world, but everyone’s favorite loveable loser from the legendary sitcom Seinfeld was right about one thing. Remember that episode where George was caught urinating in the shower at his health club? A fellow member who caught the act threatened to tell management and have George

6 Tips for Saving on Your Water Bill

Posted on January 14, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

To most homeowners, utility bills are just one of those things that will always be an expense. They are considered a fact of life, a monthly bill that will always eat up a bit of spare change. However, this needn’t be the case. While you may not be able to eliminate your utility bill entirely

How to Prevent a Sump Pump from Overflowing

Posted on January 2, 2014 (August 26, 2020) by Staff

Sump pumps are small pumps installed in the lowest part of a basement or crawlspace, usually in a specially constructed sump pump basin. They protect your home from flooding by collecting water encroaching on your foundation and redirecting it away from your home. While sump pumps are designed to prevent flooding, they can actually cause

You Won’t Believe What’s In Your Water

Posted on December 31, 2013 (February 6, 2024) by Staff

Well, this is scary. A recent report by The New Republic suggests there are more drugs in our drinking water than anybody realized. While researchers knew our nation’s water supply contained small doses of various drugs, most figured the doses were too small to harm us. Now, it appears that narrative is changing. An excerpt

Why Does My Shower Drain Smell?

Posted on December 18, 2013 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Ever stepped into your shower, turned on the water and noticed a foul and unpleasant odor emanating from your drain? Well, you aren’t alone. This is a relatively common problem. Fortunately, you can usually fix it at little to no cost. Sometimes drains and pipes smell for no obvious reason, but other times it’s a

Seven Items You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet

Posted on December 17, 2013 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Next to using, you know, the garbage, there’s no easier way to dispose of refuse than a toilet. It’s sitting right there, oh so tantalizing, practically begging for your trash. And while several disposables are perfectly safe to flush down the toilet, others are not. Flushing unsafe items down the toilet can have a catastrophic

5 Tips to Avoid Frozen Pipes

Posted on December 5, 2013 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

Did you know that one of the most common causes of property damage is burst pipes when temperatures dip below freezing? According to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, frozen pipes can easily cost a homeowner $5,000 or more and let’s face it, most of us have better things to spend $5,000 on.

Common Indoor Air Allergens in Your House

Posted on October 30, 2013 (March 9, 2022) by Staff

If you’re like many people, you believe that it’s a foregone conclusion that as an allergy sufferer you’ll experience the most severe symptoms while outdoors. That’s a mistaken conclusion, however. Experts say that the allergens that can sicken you are very often more commonly found in your house. There are several types of allergens