by roger | Jul 29, 2013 | Plumbing Tips
Did you know? Indoor plumbing first became available in more developed areas of this country during the end of the 19th century. The water closet and drainage system used to create this was oddly enough created by Thomas Crapper. That is where the slang for the word...
by roger | Jul 26, 2013 | Plumbing Tips
The following infographic gives you tips on how to conserve water outdoors during the hot summer months. For instance, did you know that a 20 minute watering of the average lawn can use more water than taking 130 showers?..Now that’s a lot of water. Feel free to...
by roger | Jun 20, 2013 | Annapolis Plumber, Parole Plumber, Plumbing Tips, Silver Spring Plumber, Takoma Park Plumber
Not all plumbing companies are created equally, and before you choose a plumbing company for your next project you should read this: There are basically two types of plumbing companies: small-scale family-owned plumbing companies, and larger-scale oriented...
by roger | Oct 31, 2012 | Plumbing Tips
Most basements in the Washington DC-Baltimore, Maryland area have a sump pump. Our area generally gets a lot of rain in the spring and summer months and our fair share of winter snow and ice. Sump pumps are the first line of defense to keep water out of your basement...
by roger | Oct 24, 2012 | Plumbing Tips
HAVE YOU RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE WASHINGTON SUBURBAN COMMISSION TO TEST YOUR BACKFLOW DEVICES? If so, this video explains the process to take to remain in compliance. DURANCE PLUMBING IS LICENSED BY THE WSSC TO TEST, REPAIR AND REPLACE ANY BACKFLOW DEVICE. WE ARE...
by roger | Oct 18, 2012 | Plumbing Tips
Some plumbing problems you just can’t avoid, due to faulty materials, poor installation, or simple wear and tear over time. However, there are ways to prevent clogged drains in your home or business by being careful never to allow certain materials to enter into the...
