Has a Stop Work Order Stalled Your Home Renovation Project?
If you’re a NYC property owner who has had a remodeling project grind to a halt due to an ECB Violation, you should know help is available. Stop work orders are issued by the City generally for two reasons.The first is that the work is being done without a permit. The second involves the building’s …
Toddlers Cause 3 Kinds of Plumbing Problems. Can You Guess What They Are?
Everyone loves kids but as we all know, they can cause mischief. As professional plumbers in NYC, we’ve seen toddlers cause – or at least contribute to – 3 types of plumbing problems that require professional repair. #1: Clogged Toilets This is the one plumbing problem caused by toddlers that you probably guessed. Toddlers are …
Boost Your Home’s Energy Efficiency by Replacing Your Old Water Heater
With everything that’s been going on, many NYC homeowners are working on their homes. The projects taking top priority are, listed in order of importance: Improvements to family safety and health Improvements that make a home “greener” with a smaller carbon footprint Improvements that save the homeowner money Let’s look at how replacing the water …
Clogged Toilets & Slow Showers: Top Summer Plumbing Complaints
“2020 has already turned out to be quite a year, and now the toilet’s not going to flush?” Nick said. “That’s it. Put a fork in me, I’m done.” Clogged toilets are among the most common NYC plumbing problems. There are a number of reasons toilets clog, but in Nick’s case, the culprit was easy …
Did Your DIY Plumbing Project Go Wrong?
During the pandemic, lots of New Yorkers took on those home renovation projects they’d been meaning to get to for a very long time. Whether that means remodeling the kitchen, upgrading the bathroom, or getting a laundry room set up, DIY projects can be very satisfying. However, sometimes the plumbing portion of these projects can …
Has Reopening Revealed Plumbing Problems in Your NYC Business?
Throughout New York City, businesses are slowly being able to reopen. That’s great news, but it could come with some unpleasant surprises in the plumbing department. Plumbing systems – whether this is in your restaurant, garage, manufacturing facility, professional office building, or any other type of business you can imagine – are designed to be …
How Do I Know It’s Time to Call the Plumber?
“I’ve lived on my own before, but this is my first time being the actual homeowner,” Sue said. She recently purchased a property in Queens and in the process of doing some renovations. “Now I’m responsible for everything. With the way everything is right now, I don’t want to spend money I don’t have to …
Bringing Back the Vestibule? How COVID-19 May Impact NYC Plumbing
The pandemic has impacted life in New York City in so many ways. One of the ways we have to think about is how we’re all going to keep ourselves safe and healthy in the weeks, months, and years to come. Citylab recently had a fascinating story on how the war against Coronavirus could impact …