Nov 19, 2017 | Blog, General Plumbing
When the real-life Don Draper admen in the 1960’s were looking to name a pitchman for their product Comet Cleanser, they invented a woman who spent a lot of time around sinks: their creation’s name was “Josephine the Plumber.” And she was probably named for Josephine...
Nov 13, 2017 | Blog, Company Information
So many of us look for a way to keep the relatives entertained when they visit for the holidays. And more than a few of us head for the Outlet Mall along I-35 between Austin & San Antonio. If we at Roger’s Plumbing might suggest an additional destination? Not the...
Oct 23, 2017 | Blog, News
Is there a better, more delicious way to say farewell to hot weather than with a Fall Festival or Halloween family outing? Here are some thrilling ways around Austin and Cedar Park to greet the season, whether you’re a grown-up or “fun-sized!” “Halloween In the Hall”...
Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, General Plumbing, Plumbing Tips
Whether you’re making pumpkin pies, carving jack-o-lanterns, or making your own pumpkin-spice flavored latte’s, potpourri or whatever, keep the pumpkin pulp away from your sinks! The stringy pulp, large seeds, and goop can clog your drains and even damage your garbage...
Oct 17, 2017 | General Plumbing, Plumbing Tips
This area of Central Texas is in state of constant growth. New houses and condos are cropping up week after week! But there are still plenty of fixer-upper older homes to be had, and if you believe what you often see on cable TV, they’re a cinch to “flip!” If you’ve...
Sep 13, 2017 | Blog, General Plumbing, News, Plumbing Tips
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...
Sep 8, 2017 | Blog, General Plumbing, News
Hurricane Harvey has turned southeast Texas into basically an inland lake the size of Lake Michigan. But when you look beyond the geography and consider the humanity, that’s over 32,000 displaced souls. As always, though, a glimmer of humanity emerges from tragedy....
Apr 24, 2017 | Blog, General Plumbing, Plumbing Tips, Saving Money
The plumbing profession is one of the highest paid jobs in the construction field. These jobs require an individual to have an open schedule. They will need to be available for emergency calls, nights, and weekends. Most states will require plumbers to hold a license...
Apr 19, 2017 | Blog, General Plumbing, Plumbing Tips, Saving Money
Early detection of a water leak can save you time, money, and potential disaster. There are some things that you can do to detect a leak before the problem escalates. To determine if you have a water leak, you should check your water meter, review your water...
