When colder weather starts hitting the air, it is time to think about preparing your home for the holidays-mulching the gardens, digging out decorations, and reviewing the condition of your plumbing system. Yes, you read that right: The last months of the year happens to be the busiest time of the year for plumbers, says Don Glovan, a Mr. Rooter owner in Asheville, North Carolina. “During holiday season, you’ll have guests in your house,” he observes. "With all the extra …

Emergency plumbers are expensive – anyone who has needed to call for service after hours will be all too aware of this. But in many cases, the after hours rates charged by plumbing companies can be avoided. Below are six common plumbing problems requiring urgent repair, details of how your plumber would typically respond to these problems, and tips on how you can avoid the need to call for an emergency plumber. 1. Toilet Cistern Flushing Problems. Toilet cistern …

As a homeowner, you are not legally permitted to perform your own renovation work, with the exception of the electrical, but it is strongly recommended amateurs not do this as disastrous results can occur.