Your favorite season is finally here, which means it’s time to hit the hammock and soak in some sunshine. Summer is a beautiful time of year here in New York, and you want to do everything you can to enjoy it. One thing that may put a damper on your festivities is a plumbing issue. Unfortunately, with the benefits of summer also come its cons, and this sunny season can wreak havoc on your plumbi…Read More
Summer is a wonderful time of year for a multitude of reasons. You get to enjoy warm weather, backyard BBQs with your loved ones, vacations on the beach, an excuse to eat ice cream every day — the list goes on. As joyous as this season of sun can be, like anything, it has its downsides too. On top of mosquitoes and excessive sweating, there are some plumbing issues that you may be facing this Ju…Read More
Although plumbing problems are likely to happen year-round, often times homeowners commonly experience plumbing issues during the spring. Why? Warm weather thaws out all of the unnoticed issues winter can disguise, and with that comes noticeable leaks. Lucky for you, if your plumbing has sprung a leak, many of them are simple fixes. To learn more about plumbing issues that can easily be fixed by o…Read More
Let’s face it; it’s always easier to flush things down the toilet rather than slow them away, right? Why do we always think this is the best way to get rid of items we no longer need? For one, you won’t have to empty out the trash as much; two, it keeps your bathroom looking tidy and clean. There are few items that keep your plumbing running smoothly; however, there are some that you should …Read More
We’ve heard it time and time again, “Where did plumbing come from? Has there always been plumbers on which to rely?” There are plenty of questions, and all of them are interesting, to say the least. And one we hear often is which civilizations had plumbing. Although we should probably know the answer, it’s not too often we read up on the brief history of ancient civilizations dating back t…Read More
When it comes to your home and the plumbing within it, you want it to be sound and running without issues that can make your home life a living nightmare. Unfortunately, the plumbing in your home doesn’t care if it turns a great day into a bad one; this is where our plumbers will step in to assist you with the help you need. In fact, many homeowners only call a plumber once every few years or so…Read More
For some reason we all believe that our drains are capable of removing every item that we shove down there. It really doesn’t matter which drain we’re talking about, because we do it with all of our drains. In fact, clogged drains are one of the most common reasons that plumbers are called, and at times it can take a lot more than a snake to get the build up out. With that said, here are some …Read More
After a quick flush, you continue to hear the water running. Maybe this happens once or twice a month or year, but all of a sudden your toilet starts running on a regular basis, and you have to toggle with the handle a couple times before taking off the lid, shuffling everything, and somehow magically making the running water stop. If you’re tired of dealing with this on a regular basis, you’r…Read More
Let’s face it, male or female, we all know at least one person that can always manage to clog the shower drain. Whether it be a spouse, sibling or friend, we’ve all got a person in our life that leaves us with the less than pleasant duty of pulling hair, that seems to go on forever, out of the shower drain. While you may have a selfless love for this person, the master plumbers at Hubbard Plum…Read More