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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 […]

Low Water Pressure? Here’s what’s wrong and how to fix it

Posted on April 4, 2024June 18, 2026 by Charlie Avoles

There are few things worse than taking a steamy shower, only to be interrupted by a sudden stream of cold, trickling water when a toilet flushes. Having low water pressure can be highly frustrating. From slow dishwashing cycles to showers that feel more like a sprinkle, low water pressure can disrupt the way your home […]

Why do I have two pumps in my basement? Ask a Plumber

Posted on March 14, 2024April 4, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

What is a waste ejector? A common plumbing device in many homes is a sump pump. The purpose of the sump pump is to pump excess groundwater away from your house into your yard or a storm sewer. It pumps groundwater, not wastewater that has gone through your plumbing system. There also may be a […]

How does one become a plumber? Ask a Plumber..

Posted on February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

What does it take to become a plumber? Plumbing is one of the construction trades that require an individual license for each worker. In other words, the person working in your home is required to have a specific plumbing license. Apprenticeship To get a plumbing license, a person must serve an apprenticeship that requires four […]

When To Replace A Concrete Laundry Tub: Ask A Plumber…

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are called often to replace outdated laundry tubs. The tubs are most commonly located in the basement of the home. Up until around 1960, these laundry tubs were made of concrete and were very substantial and heavy-duty. In those days, concrete laundry tubs were much less costly. Over many years though, […]