Homeowner Tips September 2, 2026
Pressure-Reducing Valve Failing? Signs, Testing and Replacement
How a pressure-reducing valve protects your plumbing, the signs it's failing, how to test your water pressure, and adjust vs. replace.
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Water Heaters August 29, 2026
Thermal Expansion Tanks: What They Do and Whether You Need One
What the small tank above your water heater does, when code requires one, two quick tests for a failed tank, and replacement.
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Homeowner Tips August 25, 2026
A Plant City Homeowner's Plumbing Guide: Wells, Septic and Older Homes
Well water with iron or sulfur, septic systems, older pipes near downtown and polybutylene in 1980s neighborhoods: what Plant City homeowners should know.
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Homeowner Tips August 21, 2026
A Riverview Homeowner's Plumbing Guide: When Builder-Grade Parts Wear Out
Why a 10 to 15 year old Riverview home starts having plumbing problems, the parts to replace first, and wells and septic on older lots.
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Homeowner Tips August 16, 2026
A Tampa Homeowner's Plumbing Guide: Old Neighborhoods to New
From 1920s bungalows in Seminole Heights and Hyde Park to newer homes in Westshore and New Tampa: the plumbing issues to watch for across Tampa.
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Homeowner Tips August 12, 2026
Signs Your House Needs a Repipe, and What a Repipe Involves
Repeated leaks, rusty water, falling pressure and old pipe types: when it's time to repipe, how the job works, and PEX vs. copper.
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Water Heaters August 8, 2026
Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters: Which Is Better for Your Tampa Home?
Upfront cost, operating cost, recovery speed, venting and heat pump models: how gas and electric water heaters compare for a Tampa Bay home.
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Homeowner Tips August 3, 2026
Freestanding Tub Installation: What to Know Before You Buy
Drain location, floor- or wall-mounted fillers, space, weight and hot water: what a freestanding tub installation involves.
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Commercial July 30, 2026
Medical and Dental Office Plumbing: Planning a Build-Out
Sinks in every room, accessible restrooms, hot water, backflow protection and inspection timing: the plumbing to plan early for a medical or dental office.
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Sewer July 26, 2026
Lift Stations and Grinder Pumps: What Homeowners and Businesses Should Know
How lift stations and grinder pumps work, what the alarm means, what not to flush, and what to do in a power outage.
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Septic July 21, 2026
Septic Drain Field Failure: Warning Signs and What Replacement Involves
Soggy ground, odors and slow drains can mean a failing drain field. Why drain fields fail in Florida, how to protect yours, and what replacement involves.
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