Helpful Tips When Using a Sink Plunger
A home should not be without a handy plunger. It’s actually among the list of essential plumbing tools that homeowners should have. Imagine if your sink gets clogged just as you are washing your dishes; as you are preparing dinner for your guests or just as you are getting ready for work. It will be […]
The Plumber’s Handbook on Septic Pumping & Its Importance
Do you have a septic system at home? It’s a large container buried under the ground and is usually made from concrete, plastic or fiber glass material. If your home is not connected to a public sewer system, then you probably have one in your yard. Now there are several advantages to having your own […]
7 Facts That You Should Know About Your Sewer Drain System
As we have discussed in our previous articles, your plumbing system is comprised of two subsystems: the main (clean) waterline and the sewage line. Obviously the main water supply is responsible for the distribution of clean water throughout your plumbing and out of your fixtures. Now the sewage line, on the other hand, is tasked […]
How to Clean Stainless Steel Sinks
Do you always remember to clean your stainless steel sinks right after using them? Oftentimes, homeowners wash their dishes; gut their fish; peel their fruits and vegetables or scrub their pots and pans without giving their sinks a pleasurable bath afterwards. The problem is that with regular use and exposure to various substances and live […]
How Much Money Should You Spend for a Septic Tank Pumping Cost?
With Douglas Orr Plumbing, we know the septic tank is a vital part of your home’s plumbing system. It is a large container that’s buried underground, probably some place that’s not often walked on in your yard. It is made from durable material such as concrete, fiberglass or high-quality plastic to hold and treat all the wastewater from […]
Keep Homeless Families Away from Harm; Give Pillows & Sheets to Make Them Warm
After a hard day’s work, you’ll probably go straight home, eat dinner with your family and finally rest in the comfort of your soft beds. At least that’s what we all want to picture and what we all wish for — to have a home where we can live happily with our loved ones through […]
A Guide to Hiring Plumbing Specialists
Even if your house is new and still at its finest shape, you’ll sooner or later find yourself face-to-face with plumbing emergencies! It could be a burst pipe; a leaking faucet; a clogged toilet; a broken water heater; a blocked drain; a stuck garbage disposer and many other annoying nuisances. If you’re not the type […]
The Florida Plumber’s Handbook on Shower Tub Faucet Repair
Among the most wonderful natural highs that you’ll get at home is that amazing feeling when you’re having a warm, relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. Yes. It’s everyone’s favorite! But what happens when your me-time turns into an irritating plumbing emergency time? Finding out the your faucet is leaking; slow-dripping; giving out rusty, […]
The Douglas Orr Plumbing’s Sewer Snake Handbook
Your home plumbing is composed of two sub-systems: the clean waterline and the sewage line. The former is responsible for supplying potable drinking water while the latter is tasked to get rid of wastewater out of the house. So picture this, if something goes wrong with your sewer system, you’re going to be in for […]
Bathroom Plumbing Trade Supplies That You Should Always Have at Home
You’ll never know when you’ll encounter bathroom plumbing emergencies such as broken faucets, stuck shower knobs, slow drains, clogged toilets and burst pipes. And the truth is, as much as it is easy to just simply turn off the water supply, in the end it’s more beneficial to have these problems fixed immediately. What’s better […]