Plumbing
What Not To Put Down Your Garbage Disposal | R. A. Styron
Nowadays garbage disposals are commonplace in all kitchen sinks. While they are an amazing tool, most homeowners are not aware that you still cannot put just anything down them. As useful as they are, garbage disposals are not indestructible! So what should NEVER go down your disposal or kitchen drain? PASTA & RICE – Although they…
Read MoreHow Do I Replace My Flapper?
Most of us have had to deal with a nagging toilet not holding water and constantly running. Not only is it aggravating listening to it but it hits us in the pockets when our water bill comes in the mail. Fortunately, replacing a flapper is inexpensive and can usually be taken care of without the…
Read MoreNot Enough Christmas Decorations?
If you don’t think you have enough ornaments, I’m here to tell you about ways you can get/make more! Here are just a few cheap and simple ideas for someone who has a passion for HVAC. Made From Scratch (DIY) HVAC Ornaments Did you know it was possible to use a dryer vent to…
Read MoreIs It Time For A New Hot Water Heater?
3 Signs That May Indicate That It’s Time for a New Hot Water Heater 1. Rusty water If you witness rusty, brown water coming from your water heater and it only comes from the hot side piping in your home, this can be a sign that your water heater is rusting away on the inside…
Read MoreAll Homeowners Should Have These 5 Plumbing Tools | R. A Styron | Chesapeake VA
We recently posted a blog with steps homeowners should take in the event of a plumbing emergency. And then it hit me, shouldn’t homeowners have a list of items that may be beneficial during that plumbing emergency? So, I sat down with our master plumber to put together a list of the top 5 things…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning Plumbing Tips & Maintenance | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA | Plumbing Specialists
While you are doing all of your yearly spring cleaning and home maintenance, why not do a quick inspection of your plumbing, as well? All too often homeowners find that they have a plumbing problem once it’s too, late leading to extremely high repair bills. There are plenty of precautions that you, as a homeowner,…
Read MoreToilet Paper and Your Plumbing | R. A. Styron | Plumbing Specialists
When flushing your toilet the type of toilet paper you are using is probably the farthest thing from your mind. Not all toilet paper is made equally and some may lead to clogs while other’s wouldn’t. There are so many options when choosing toilet paper. Some people look for the toilet paper that appears to…
Read MoreChoose the Right Toilet for Your Bathroom | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
There are few, if any, other home elements that get more use than your toilet. We recently went over how to determine if it needs replaced. Here we will list your options to help you choose the right style for your home. Your toilet should be comfortable, functional, and fit with the design of the…
Read MoreToilet Replacement: When is The Right Time? | R. A. Styron
Toilets are probably one of the single most used plumbing fixture in your home so when you have a problem with it, it certainly does not go unnoticed. Many times when problems occur it’s easily fixed and life goes on. But how do you know when it’s time to start thinking about replacing it? Luckily,…
Read MoreCopper Piping: What you need to know | R. A. Styron | Chesapeake VA
Since the 1960s, copper has been the piping material of choice in the United States, for both homes and commercial businesses. There’s a good chance that your home’s plumbing is made of copper, which gives your home some distinct advantages. However, copper piping does have its share of issues. In this post we’ll look at…
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