When the summer heat rolls into Houston, it brings more than just triple-digit temps and stifling humidity. It also changes how we cook, clean, and use our kitchens. Between backyard barbecues, family cookouts, and visiting guests, summertime usually means more dishes to wash, more food to prep, and more wear on your garbage disposal.
While…
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Why Is Summer Heat So Tough on Pipes in Houston?
“Summer plumbin’, my pipe had a crack,
Summer floodin’, it happened so fast!”
Most homeowners tend to only associate catastrophic plumbing pipe damage with freezing winter temperatures. Here in Houston, the summers can be just as, if not even more brutal for your plumbing, as…
Tree-lined streets and shady backyards are a beautiful part of living in Houston, but those same trees can sometimes cause major problems below ground. One of the most frustrating—and often costly—plumbing issues homeowners face is the intrusion of tree roots into their sewer lines.
These roots, in search of water and nutrients, can snake their…
Plumbing problems are never convenient, but some issues go beyond annoying and enter the territory of a full-blown plumbing emergency. When waiting too long to act, these moments can lead to health hazards, property damage, and hefty repair bills. Whether it’s a sudden burst pipe or a toilet that won’t stop overflowing, knowing what qualifies…