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How do I make sure my water is safe? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on July 31, 2025August 1, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

How do you know if your water is safe to drink and bathe in? City Water Safety If the water to your home is coming from a municipal water department, you can be sure that your water is safe for consumption. Most municipal water departments produce a water report that is available to view online. […]

Tankless Water Heaters: Are They Right For Me? Ask A Plumber

Posted on July 24, 2025July 25, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Is a Tankless Water Heater a Good Option For Your Home? The installation of tankless water heaters in residences is becoming increasingly popular as many homeowners recognize the benefits over traditional tank water heaters. Unlike conventional systems, which require a large vessel to hold and heat 40 to 50 gallons of water regardless of usage, […]

Why do we prefer Gerber toilets? Ask A Plumber

Posted on July 10, 2025July 11, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Why St Paul Pipeworks Prefers Gerber Toilets Over the Rest Technical Performance and Reliability The most important factor that St Paul Pipeworks plumbers consider when selecting a toilet is its flushing performance. While homeowners may prioritize the shape and design of the toilet to match their bathroom aesthetics, plumbers start by evaluating the technical aspects. […]

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (A Bathroom Remodel)

Posted on July 3, 2025July 8, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

How to plan a bathroom remodel. There are two reasons that people choose to remodel a bathroom. The first reason is to make the bathroom look better. This is referred to as a surface remodel as you are just replacing things to make it prettier. The second reason is to make the bathroom function better […]

Water Meters: Everything You Need To Know

Posted on June 19, 2025June 20, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

Almost every house has a water meter. The job of the water meter is to measure how much water your household is using, which determines the amount you will be billed for water usage. Most water bills are sent quarterly rather than every month. Many municipalities also bill for wastewater disposal based on how much […]

Understanding Hard Water in the Twin Cities: A Plumber’s Perspective

Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Charlie Avoles

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 […]