Have you ever given thought to the quality of the water that comes out of your tap?  August is National Water Quality Month, so this is the perfect time to take stock of the water coming into your home. Good water quality is a must for your health and well-being. ...

Make Sure You Check Out D&D’s New Homebuyer’s Plumbing Checklist!

That annoying, trickling, never-ending sound coming from your powder room can only mean one thing. It seems your toilet may have just developed a mind of its own and will not stop running.  No need to panic, with these simple steps you can find a short-term solution...

Summer's coming and for most of us, that means one important event: our annual vacation! While it's tempting to focus on packing the right clothes and travel materials, it is just important to plan what will be happening at your house while you are away. Spending a...

The average person is mystified by plumbing. (That's why they call us!) But then we start throwing around plumbing jargon like "escutcheon" and "ballcock," and then they're really lost! That's why we've put together this handy guide to some of the weirder terms of the...

Most modern homes are energy efficient. Generally this is a good thing, saving the homeowner many dollars in reduced heating and cooling costs. In some cases, however, an increase in energy efficiency comes with a potential downside: poor airflow. Tightly built homes...