SimplyPlumbing Blog

If you’re looking for a magazine-style news site to stay current with plumbing industry news, we suggest that you click on over to MyPlumbingPortal.com.

MyPlumbingPortal has got an exhaustive amount of resources - industry news, a great Ask the Expert column, and some fantastic recurring columns in the How-To Corner and The Glitch And The Fix. Also worth checking out is the blog by the site’s editorial staff.

MPP is a great site to consult if you’re a professional or a do-it-yourselfer, and that’s why we’re calling it a Plumbing Resource.

If you are about to start any type of home remodeling project, we’ve found a great resource for you. We came across Construction-411, a site that offers a great deal of information and tips. They are ready to provide you with free quotes for almost any type of project. You can select from several home remodeling categories such as, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, room additions and many more. If you aren’t looking for a total redo, browse their section of installs & replacements. There you can choose from kitchen counters, flooring, fences or electrical. Make sure to take a peak Construction-411 for a complete list of categories.

Browse through their blog entries to get the latest scoop on what’s happening in the world of construction. You’ll find these posts short and sweet but always pointing you to an informative source.

Number 1
Fixing a leaky faucet can save 20 gallons of water per day. Investing in a new faucet with low-flow water aerators can also be a great way to save. Aerators are the small devices that have a screen in them and are mounted to the end of your faucet. Low-flow aerators may be purchased separately for some types and brands of faucets. A typical low-flow aerator can save up to 30% of the water used by a regular aerator. When buying a new faucet, look for the EPA WaterSense label so you know the faucet is independently certified to perform and save water.

Number 2
Consider a water filtration system mounted to your faucet, or a free-standing system. One unit can annually purify enough water to fill up to 3,200 plastic water bottles. This will help reduce the number of bottles that are tossed out each year (which globally totals 38 billion annually).

Number 3
Invest in the environment, and replace your old toilets. With the savings on your water bills, a high-efficiency, low-consumption toilet will soon pay for itself. They use only 1.28 gallons per flush as compared to older models, which consume 1.6 gallons, and account for an average of 1/4 of the water we use in our homes.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about ways you can gift your spouse. If you still haven’t found the perfect trinket or treasure, why not consider doing a bit of handy work around the house? Maybe it’s time start thinking about turning that dream bathroom into a reality.

Get new faucets and turn on the love! SimplyPlumbing.com offers one of the largest selections of designer faucets and bathroom fixtures, including collections from Kohler, Delta, and Moen. Add them to your new tub or sink and you’ve got a true style statement about your bathroom. For more romantic types, choose curved designs with intricate details that deliver a luxurious appeal. Looking for a new tub or toilet? Opt to choose a color or style that you never had before. Try to update them for the size and usage habits of your bathroom. Just want something quick and easy? Adding a fresh coat of paint or new towels and shower curtains can be great update for any bathroom.

Let SimplyPlumbing.com provide you with the essentials you need to redo, revamp, and renew the romance in your bathroom – just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Although it’s easier than ever to “do it yourself” when renovating your home, accidents still happen, and issues crop up that are better left to the professionals. We always recommend letting a professional do complicated plumbing jobs, but if you need quick answers from an expert, AskAPlumber.com is a great place to start with a few different ways to find the know-how you’re looking for:

The Plumber Advice Forum is segmented into 3 broad categories – Residential, Fixtures, and Fittings, Pipes and Tubing.

Find A Plumber lets you search for a local expert by city or by zip code, and the results are broken down by service so you can find the right plumber for your job.

The site’s Plumbing Help section includes How-Tos and FAQs.

AskAPlumber also maintains a blog that also has some helpful advice on it.

At Simply Plumbing, we can help you get all the equipment you need for your next plumbing job, but we can’t help you with the work, which is why we recommend Ask A Plumber.

A recent article published in the Los Angeles Times hails this tough economic time as an opportunity to become self-sufficient, especially in the area of home renovation and repair.

“We are getting the real do-it-yourselfers now,” said Debbie Hernandez, a head of do-it-yourself clinics in Glendale, Ariz., for 13 years in an interview with the Dallas Morning News. “I hear a lot of people saying that at one time, maybe last year or the year before, they would have hired it out. But now they want to do it themselves because times are tougher, and the information is there for the taking.”

Now, more than ever, is your chance to take advantage of this attitude and start making your home improvements with the help of SimplyPlumbing.com. As your source for the net’s largest selection of pipes, valves, fittings, and other accessories and fixtures, SimplyPlumbing.com provides that best value for your dollar with service that is unparalleled. Remember, do it yourself repairs and renovations save homeowners time, money, and frustration – all things that are essential to avoid during tough economic climates.

Go ahead, be daring. Start taking control of your home.

Let SimplyPlumbing.com help make your home renovation dream a reality.

With a new year comes new plans for updating and improving your home. If you’re not really sure where to begin when it comes time to start choosing plumbing, faucets, and hardware, look no further than SimplyPlumbing.com to give you the widest range of options and advice on what goes into choosing the perfect faucet for your kitchen or bathroom. When buying a new faucet, consider…

Handles

Choice of a one or two-handled faucet is purely personal. With one handle, you enjoy convenient, single-handed control of water temperature & volume. Two-handled faucets offer more handle styles & spout designs. Remember, try to choose one that will work well with your interior décor and personal tastes. Try to compliment cabinets, tiles, sink, or other hardware.

Style

Avoid opposites in terms of faucet vs. sink size. Try to choose one that works well with the overall size and directs water into the center of the bowl. Look for a long-lasting, low maintenance finish to complement your decor. Also, try to suit the faucet to the room in terms of femininity and masculinity. Do you prefer clean, bold lines? Or are you more of a soft, curves kind of decorator?

Dripless

Remember, you want to choose a faucet that’s going to last for your family. Dripping is going to play a part in determining the life span of a faucet in your home, especially in high usage areas like your kitchen or bathroom. Choose a faucet that offers long-term performance and use ceramic disc valves to prevent leaks and increase durability.

Did you know that an average of a quarter-million families have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter, all because of water pipes that freeze and burst? According to the State Farm Insurance agency, a three millimeter crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day – a huge headache for you in the post holiday season. To prevent frozen pipes, here are a few tips:

Before temperatures start to fall, remember to insulate the pipes in your home’s crawl spaces, basements, and attics, as these areas are most susceptible to freezing. Check and seal leaks that could allow cold air inside areas where pipes are located. Even the tiniest of leaks can lead to a pipe problem. Finally, remember to disconnect your garden hoses and, if practical, use an indoor valve to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.

Once the temperature starts to fall, use a trickle of hot water to prevent pipes from freezing overnight. While this may up your water bill a bit, it could be the difference between a good night’s sleep or a plumbing nightmare. During the day and through the night, open up cabinet doors to allow heat to get to uninsulated pipes under sinks or appliances.

If you plan on going away at any time during the winter months, be sure to set the thermostat in your home no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, ask a friend to keep an eye on your property to make sure that water system is functioning well, or you could always shut off and drain the water system if you’ll be gone for a long period of time.

Should your pipes freeze, remember that SimplyPlumbing.com is here to provide you with Replacement Water Pipes and other plumbing supplies that you’ll need to make a repair. Or, you can always call a plumber to fix the problem.

Welcome to SimplyPlumbing.com’s blog! A leader providing high quality supplies for your kitchen or bathroom!

If you’re looking to make your bathroom or kitchen look spectacular, we have the products you need! We can supply you with products from Beckett Oil and Gas Burners to elegant fixtures from Kohler, Rohl, and Moen. Each product is backed with the promise of same day shipping, a 30 day return policy and a high level of customer service! It is our belief that you deserve that best quality service when you’re trying to make your kitchen or bath amazing!

Our blog will provide tips, advice, and answer questions that many of our customers will be asking when trying to re-model your kitchen or bath. We look forward to sharing our knowledge and experiences with the people who make SimplyPlumbing.com a success – our customers!

So be sure to check back with us for updates! And remember, we’re here for you, so please comment and ask questions. We’ll happy to hear from you!