The First Hour After a Pipe Bursts: What to Do
A burst pipe is measured in gallons per minute. Here is exactly what to do, in order, in the first hour to keep a flood from becoming a rebuild.
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How to Tell If You Have a Hidden Water Leak
A climbing bill and a musty smell are clues. Here is the free meter test that confirms a hidden leak, and the signs that mean it is time to call.
Which Plumbing Leaks Can Wait, and Which Cannot
Not every leak is a 2 a.m. emergency. Three simple questions tell you what can wait until morning and what needs a call right now.
Signs of a Slab Leak, and Why They Are Tricky Here
A warm spot on the floor and a bill that jumped are classic slab-leak signs. Here is how they are found, and why precise location matters most here.
Why Chemical Drain Cleaners Cost More Than They Fix
They promise a quick fix, but on a recurring clog a chemical cleaner masks the cause and can damage old pipe. Here is what actually works.
Sewer Line Repair vs Replacement: How to Decide
Repair the spot or replace the line? The honest answer depends on the whole pipe's condition, which is exactly what a camera inspection reveals.
Should You Get a Sewer Scope Before Buying a Home?
A standard inspection never looks inside the sewer line. On an older Golden-area home, a scope before closing can save a very expensive surprise.
Why Your Faucet Drips, and When to Repair or Replace
That maddening drip is almost always a small worn part, not a dead faucet. Here is what causes it and how to decide between a repair and a new fixture.
No Hot Water? A Checklist Before You Call
Before you call, a few safe checks solve a surprising share of no-hot-water cases. Here is the checklist, and the signs that mean it is time to pick up the phone.
What Size Water Heater Does Your Home Need?
Square footage does not size a water heater; your busiest morning does. Here is how to size a tank or tankless for your household and a Colorado winter.
Living With a Boiler-Heated Home in Golden
Boiler heat is quiet and even, but it is its own system. Here is what the pressure gauge, the noises, and the cold radiators are telling you.
Why Your Toilet Runs, Wobbles, or Will Not Flush
Running, weak flushing, or wobbling? Here is what each toilet problem means, which you can fix yourself, and why the wobble is the one not to ignore.
Is a Tankless Water Heater Worth It in Colorado?
Endless hot water sounds great, but is tankless right for your home? An honest look at the benefits, the costs, and how cold Colorado water changes the math.
Do You Need a Water Filter in Golden? An Honest Look
Do you really need a filter in Golden? An honest look at what Clear Creek water contains, and why the answer for many homes is a test, not a whole-house unit.
What You Should Never Put Down a Garbage Disposal
Most disposal failures come down to what went in. Here is what to keep out, how to use it well, and how to clear a jam without hurting yourself or the unit.
Hydro Jetting vs Snaking: Which Does Your Drain Need?
A cable punches through a clog; a jetter scours the pipe clean. Here is which your drain actually needs, and when a line needs a repair instead of either.
How to Know When It Is Time to Repipe a House
One leak is a repair; a pattern of leaks on aging pipe is a message. Here is how to tell when an old home has outgrown patching and needs its supply replaced.
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in a Colorado Winter
A frozen pipe floods when it thaws. Here is how to protect the vulnerable runs before winter, what to do on the coldest nights, and how to act if one freezes.
Bathroom Remodel: The Plumbing Questions to Ask First
The plumbing decisions made before demo shape a remodel's whole budget. Here are the questions to answer first, and what an old wall may be hiding.
How to Test Your Sump Pump Before Spring Snowmelt
A sump pump sits idle until the day it has to save your basement. Here is a two-minute test to run before spring snowmelt, and the signs it is failing.
A Golden Restaurant's Plumbing Checklist
For a restaurant, a plumbing failure means lost service, not just a repair bill. Here is the checklist, from grease traps to backflow, that keeps a kitchen open.
Hard Water in the Foothills vs City: Do You Need a Softener?
Whether you need a softener depends on where your water comes from. Here is the honest difference between Golden city supply and a foothills well, test first.
If You Smell Gas: What to Do, and How Gas Work Is Done Safely
If you smell gas, get out first and call from a safe distance. Here is the safe response step by step, and why gas line work is never a DIY job.
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