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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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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.” …
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 to perform their jobs. What Do Plumbers Do? Plumbers …
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 consumption, monitor your water bill, check exterior fixtures, …
Almost every homeowner will experience a clogged drain. The discovery circumstances are normally the same. You run water into your sinks, flush your toilet, or take a shower and the unthinkable happens. The water does not go down the drain like it should. Instead, it begins to buildup to the point of overflowing. If this …
