Blogs About Plumbing Services

Cupid may have put an arrow through your heart this Valentine’s Day but that’s not exactly what you need in your tool chest to take care of your home’s repairs. Here’s a handy list of the 8 most useful things a DIY Plumber should have in your toolbox to handle your home’s minor plumbing repairs. […]

Keeping Chemicals on the Periodic Table Not in Your Drains

It’s a table where you need no reservation…The Periodic Table, that stumbling block in your high school chemistry class and today we celebrate it’s 150th year. But while NaCl has made it to the top of your table, it’s what you pour down your drain that could be the chemical equation you need to know […]

Celebrate the Year of the Pig. Don’t Be a Water Hog

February 5th marks the Chinese New Year, this year celebrating the Year of the Pig and saying goodbye to the Year of the Dog. While Chinese tradition describes this zodiac animal as blessed with good fortune, they are also known for not being wasteful spenders. Here are five ways you can honor the Year of the […]

Uh Oh, Frozen Pipe. Now What?

As temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic plummet, the chances increase for frozen pipes in your home. Here’s what to do if you find yourself with a frozen water pipe. Why do pipes freeze Water expands when it freezes, even if that water is trapped in a pipe. That expansion puts pressure on the pipe that is […]

DIY Plumbing Problems and When to Call in a Professional

Water is one of the most destructive and costliest forces when it comes to causing damage to your home. That’s why it’s important to know when you can fix a plumbing issue yourself or when it’s time to call in a professional. Here are some basic plumbing repairs you can tackle yourself. A slowly dripping […]

5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Cut Your Energy Costs Day

There’s Taco Tuesday and Hump Day but only Cut Your Energy Costs Day on January 10th has your wallet in its best interest! What better day to start implementing all those cost saving measures in your home than on a day dedicated to reducing energy use and finding savings right in your own home. While […]

Mid-Atlantic Water Rates Climb in the New Year

The New Year may cost consumers in almost all Len The Plumber Mid-Atlantic service areas more money on their water bill, making now the best time to find sources of wasted water in your home. From Philadelphia to Northern Virginia, water suppliers have increased their water rates in most cases to help fund infrastructure improvements […]

How to Keep your Water Conservation Resolution in the New Year

New Year’s resolutions to lose weight are out and saving money is in for 2019! According to Offers.com, one of 2019’s top resolutions is to save money, while those of us resolving to drop weight this year dipped by 2 percent from last year. As you toss the confetti and ring in the new year, […]

Winterize Your Home Before Your Winter Get-Away

You’ve booked your flight, packed your bags, and set your security alarm on your home, but neglecting to do some simple winterizing of your home can make for a bad ending to your winter get-away. As important as it is to cancel your newspaper and take your pets to the kennel, it’s equally important to […]

What To Do if Your Water is Taking Too Long to Heat

Baby it’s cold outside. But when you want hot water inside, you don’t want to wait. If your hot water takes a long time to flow from your tap, there are some things you can do to make it happen faster. When you turn on your faucet or shower, the longer it takes to come […]