The Gratitude Goes On
The Gratitude Goes On Well, it’s been fun reviewing the year with our staff and finding out what everyone is grateful for this holiday season. So, before we break for Christmas and ring in another year, let’s finish up our team exercise of grateful co-workers. Apprentice Graham writes, “I’m grateful for my family this time […]
How To Tell If Your Pipes Made it Safely Through Frigid Temperatures
Well, we’ve had a couple weeks of cold temperatures here in Central Texas, and we here at Roger’s Plumbing hope all your pipes, plants and pets made it through the hard freeze. Assessing whether your plants and pets were unharmed is one thing, but short of a busted, flowing gusher, would you be able to […]
Winter Can Be Hard On Your Plumbing
Cold enough for you lately? Brrrr! A lot of Central Texas cannot stand the cold and hunker down until things thaw out. But spending much of the winter indoors outs a greater demand on your plumbing system. Even though your holiday guests are gone and the festivities are over, all that extra use could still […]
Getting Sediment-al
It’s February, and time to get sentimental. However, we at Roger’s Plumbing thought we might get “sedimental” instead, and warn you about dangers to your water heater – particularly if you want to treat yourself to a luxurious hot bath for Valentine’s Day! Sediment, also known as scale, forms when hard water is heated. It […]
Happy Spring!
Service calls are kind of nice in the springtime. It gives us the chance before summer heat sets in to breathe the fresh air, look around, and really enjoy. After all, it’s finally wildflower season! And thanks to recent heavy rains, fields, and highways are awash with brilliant color from Indian Paintbrush, Black-eyed Susan and, […]
3 Outdoor Plumbing Tips For Spring
As you go around making your Spring Cleaning Checklist, in addition to cleaning – some check-ups might be in order, both inside and out! Walking around the house (and dreading that window washing chore), make it a point to check these plumbing maintenance highlights: Clear Out Your Gutters and Downspouts What’s that line from Jurassic […]
Eeyore’s Birthday Party = An Austin Original
Every now and then, we like to take a break from talking plumbing and, instead, talk about what makes this area such a terrific place to call home. And if you’ve ever attended Eeyore’s Birthday Party, you’ll agree, it’s a true Austin original! The festival began in 1963 as a spring party and picnic for […]
6 Indoor Plumbing Checks To Perform This Spring
So recently, we posted up about prepping the plumbing OUTSIDE of your home for Spring. Even though the weather is still amazing, let’s have a look INSIDE and do some Spring maintenance. (As always, if you don’t feel comfortable tending to any of these items, call your local professional plumber … like Roger’s Plumbing!) Test […]
Icky, Yucky, Water-Lovin’ Pests
Any place in your home where there’s water, you have a big chance you’ll see bugs. Just like your kitchen presents the temptation of food, and the dark shelter of your attic is a gathering place for pest activity, the constant moisture from your tub, toilet and sink creates an ideal environment for insects. Are […]
How Did The Word “Plumber” Come About?
Did you ever say an ordinary word and it just sounds sort of weird and different? Then, you start to wonder, “How did that word come about?” Take the word, “Plumber.” The word plumber dates back to the times of the Roman Empire! It is based on the Latin word for “lead”, which is “plumbum.” […]
