In Memoriam: Janet Caughell Borgstadt

Remember that sweet voice that greeted our Sav-On customers over the last four years? Janet Caughell Borgstadt was that voice. We’re sad to announce that she passed away on April 7 from a massive heart attack while in Ohio at her parents’ memorial service. She died surrounded by family, many of whom she hadn’t seen […]

Seeing large increases in your homeowners insurance?  You’re not alone!

It’s not just hurricanes that are driving up insurance premiums, and double-digit insurance rate hikes have been common recently. Experts estimate Hurricane Helene alone will generate $8 billion to $14 billion in private market insured losses (and that was before Hurricane Milton). And it’s not just hurricanes that are driving up insurance premiums: tornadoes, wildfires, […]

Should My Plumber Use Push-to-Connect Fittings on My Shower Valve Installation?

Push to connect fittings (or push-click fittings as they are sometimes called) seem to be the rage among many plumbers and homeowners. They are fast and convenient and have a place in today’s world. We use them only as a temporary measure, however. For example, we may use this type of fitting to cap off […]

Challenges of Mobile/Manufactured Home Plumbing

The plumbing in manufactured and mobile homes is different from the plumbing in traditional built housing; particularly in older units that were plumbed using polyethylene pipe. This pipe is joined using “crimped” fittings and rings. The fittings are usually plastic as well. These “poly-pipe” systems are notorious for leaking at the fitting joints as well […]

How to Determine If You Have a Slab Leak

Slab leaks or foundation leaks occur when you have a broken water supply pipe under the concrete slab of your home. If you suspect you may have a slab leak, there are several tell-tale signs that homeowners can look for if they suspect they have a slab leak. Here are some slab-leak indicators. If you […]

Why Does Copper Pipe Leak Under a Foundation?

When a copper pipe leaks under a foundation, it is commonly known as a “slab leak” or a “foundation leak.” There are several possible causes for this occurrence, one of which is known as “galvanic corrosion.” This occurs when the pipe corrodes due to other metals in the soil. This causes pinhole leaks to appear […]

Why Water Heaters Fail

Why do water heaters fail at a higher rate in winter than during the rest of the year? There is no one reason for this, rather a combination of factors are at work.  The fact that water heaters have to work harder to make hot water in colder temperatures is certainly a contributing factor. However, […]

If Your Toilet’s Rocking, We’ll Come Knocking

Is your toilet rocking? Don’t live with a rocking toilet, because you can cause an expensive problem – a broken flange, a broken toilet, or a broken closet bend. If you’re lucky, the problem may be as minor as loose floor bolts. In that case, merely tightening the nuts will solve your rocking problem.  Many […]