Boris Mechanical
NYC Plumber
“There’s got to be a leak somewhere in my apartment,” one Manhattan homeowner recently told us, “because I’ve seen the water bill go up.” They shrugged. “But I’m not seeing any puddles or wetness anywhere that I can find, so it’s probably no big deal, right?” They wanted reassurance that it was okay to ignore …
“Did you know that the type of business you operate impacts the type of sprinkler system you need to have?” Charles asked. “I didn’t, until I became involved in this Manhattan development project. I’d assumed it was all commercial space, but because we have restaurant kitchens going in here, and a language instruction center, I’ve …
Happy Halloween! While today’s a day to celebrate ghosts, goblins, and everything that goes bump in the night, there are some scary noises that you definitely don’t want to hear coming from your home plumbing system. If you hear any of the following sounds, call your NYC plumber. If it’s in the middle of the …
New York City has truly amazing infrastructure when it comes to handling the city’s waste needs. That’s not the case throughout much of the country, as this New York Times article reveals. In more rural parts of the country, families in poverty are going without even the fundamental basics of a septic system. In some …
Transform your bathroom into a relaxing spa space with shower upgrades. Having an inviting, comfortable shower to relax in after a tough day is one of life’s little luxuries. Shower upgrades are consistently rated as among the most satisfying renovation jobs by New York City homeowners. Here’s what you can have your NYC plumber do …
Technology has entered every aspect of our lives. Today, you can get smart appliances for your kitchen! Camera enabled refrigerators allow you to check whether or not you’re really out of guava juice simply by glancing at your smartphone; trendy new steam ovens now broadcast a live feed of your food as it cooks. Whether …
Backflow happens when water you can’t drink contaminates the water you can drink. Water you can’t drink is called non-potable. Non-potable water can include waste water, storm drain runoff and more. It often contains bacteria and health hazards. Every year, people get sick and can even die from backflow contamination. There are two ways backflow …
For many years, getting permits for plumbing work in NYC was a slow process. The entire system was paper-based, with complicated forms that had to be filled out and filed with the Department of Buildings. Approvals took time and there was little to no transparency in the process. Construction professionals and the general public wanted …
Toddlers are amazing. They’re discovering the world and how it works, which means life is a constant adventure- for them, and for everyone around them. Toddlers also spend a lot of time working on potty training. The toilet is absolutely fascinating for little kids. They love to flush – and sometimes they love to put …