Your garbage disposal is the perfect apparatus to prevent your sink from being clogged up. Many people don’t understand how a garbage disposal works.

Before the weather turns blistering hot in the Las Vegas area, there are a few chores a homeowner should consider tackling. One such project is draining the water heater tank. The question of whether you really need to drain your water tank is worth a discussion.

Because more people are home these days, we are cooking and using more dishes, this is a good time to clean a dishwasher. Dishwashers are an important plumbing appliance in a kitchen as it saves hours of scrubbing plates, cups and the piles of silverware. They also sanitize the dishes, which is especially useful, especially if someone in the family is ill. But dishwashers, like most plumbing appliances, need to be cleaned so they run more efficiently and don’t start to smell like rotten food or mildew. But how should that be done? And with what?

The latest murmurings from real estate agents are that higher-end Smart plumbing faucets are a hot commodity right now. Buyers are more interested in better fixtures than in standard fixtures on high-end countertops. For the consumer, the ease of use and the ultimate in control make Smart plumbing a joy.

One of the familiar sights in the plumbing business is water damage. Once a home has a leak, it can cause tremendous damage before anyone realizes what has happened. While no one can predict an accident, some things will minimize the potential for leaks, for the spread of leaks, and, ultimately, for the amount of water damage.

Plumbing is an astonishingly efficient system — water when you need it and where you need it. You can have hot water, water which flows in a spray or stream, and the luxury of whatever pressure suits your needs. But, when plumbing fails, it becomes a severe inconvenience or even a catastrophic event.