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 …
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!) …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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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 Cochrane, who in real life created a labor-saving device …
Holiday Party Ice-Breaker: The Dishwasher Was Invented By A Woman! Read More »
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 disposal! It’s more than a slimy, this stuff is a nightmare! Here’s our …
Pulp Friction – Beware Of Pumpkin Guts This Halloween! Read More »
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 recently purchased an older …
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.” …
