As your local plumbing experts at St Paul Pipeworks, we’re often asked about hard water—what it is, how it affects your home, and what you can do about it. Living in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area, hard water is a fact of life for many, but not all, communities. Let’s break it down from a […]
How To Prepare Your Lawn Faucets For Spring: Ask A Plumber
How to Open Your Outdoor Faucets in Spring After a Minnesota Winter After a long, cold Minnesota winter, it’s finally time to get your outdoor faucets ready for spring. Properly reopening your lawn faucets is essential to prevent leaks, water damage, and costly repairs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to safely energize your outdoor water system […]
Why do you need plumbing vents? – Ask a Plumber
Understanding Plumbing Vents: What Every Homeowner Should Know Properly functioning plumbing vents are essential for maintaining a healthy and efficient plumbing system in your home. Without them, your drains can become slow, foul odors may develop, and dangerous sewer gases could enter your living spaces. In this guide, we’ll explore what plumbing vents are, why […]
Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower? Ask a Plumber
The Rise of Walk-In Showers: A Modern Bathroom Trend St Paul Pipeworks, a team of experienced plumbers, is witnessing a surge in requests from homeowners who wish to replace their bathtub with a walk-in shower. As people age, the task of getting in and out of bathtubs becomes more challenging. Additionally, the preference for showering […]
Are you thinking about getting a new water heater? Ask A Plumber…
Confused About Which Water Heating System Is Right for You? St Paul Pipeworks can help you decide. For many years, water heaters have been one of the least efficient appliances in your home, but recently, technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and cost of heating water. We can help you sort out which system fits […]
How To Avoid Frozen Pipes In Sub-Zero Temperatures: Ask A Plumber…
When the temperatures drop, your pipes can freeze. Anyone who has lived in Minnesota for any period of time has experienced or knows someone who has experienced a frozen pipe. In this blog, we’ll give you some tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing during the cold winter months. As we enter the […]