How much do you know about the water meter in your home? Every house connected to municipal water has a water meter. The local municipality uses your water meter to measure how much water you use, and you are billed based on the meter reading. Most cities measure your water usage quarterly and bill you […]
Getting your Outdoor Faucets Ready for Spring
It’s Time to Spring-Check Your Outdoor Faucets Winter can mess with outdoor faucets. If water froze in the pipes, they may have cracked something, even if you can’t see it yet. Small leaks can turn into water damage, higher bills, and emergency repair calls. Once it warms up, your outdoor faucets get used a lot. […]
How To Prepare Your Lawn Faucets For Spring: Ask A Plumber
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 for the season. Why Winterizing Matters The Danger of Frozen Pipes Minnesota […]
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 […]
Understanding Hard Water in the Twin Cities: A Plumber’s Perspective
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 […]
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 […]