Category Archives: Blogs About Plumbing

Len The Plumber was Voted Baltimore’s Best Plumber for 2019 by a Reader’s Choice Poll. The fast, local plumbing and drain company was nominated by the readers of The Baltimore Sun. Then, in a Reader’s Choice Poll by The Baltimore Sun, received the highest number of votes to name them Baltimore’s Best Plumber. All Winners […]

If you’ve done any research on sewer line problems, you’ve probably seen something about “sewer cameras” or “video pipe inspections.” Any plumber worth their salt uses this technique when diagnosing sewer backups or sewer pipe damage, so it’s wise for homeowners to know what sewer camera inspections are and what they’re used for should a […]

It’s happened to everyone: You turn on the water in your sink, shower, or tub and instead of flowing down the drain, it begins to back up. After seeing countless commercials for liquid drain cleaners, your first thought is to reach for that bottle of thick blue liquid with scary-sounding chemicals in it because it’ll […]

Spring is finally here, and time to start thinking about warmer weather activities. Entertaining with friends and family is fun when the weather is hot, and the drinks are cold. The time is now to make sure your ice maker is in working order and ready for action! Just as there are dozens of decisions […]

Main Sewer Clogs: Causes, Warning Signs & Replacement Options

Some drain cleaning and maintenance can be performed by a homeowner; but drain line repair and replacement tasks should be performed by a professional plumber. That’s because any error in the repair or replacement could make issues worse.

On this day, we have more to thank St. Patrick for than that pint glass of green beer or those festive shamrock sunglasses. Legend has it that Ireland’s most famous resident is the reason why the country is snake-free! Historians will argue the Ice Age had more to do with the lack of slithery reptiles […]

While modern-day marvels include cellphones and driver-less cars, it’s an invention from 1700 BC that’s made the biggest impact on modern-day living. Today we celebrate World Plumbing Day. We’ve come a long way from the first flush toilet in Crete, to the Roman aqueducts that carried 1.2 billion liters of water every day, to our […]

On Presidents Day, we commemorate past U.S. presidents, but the holiday originally was meant to honor our first president’s birthday. George Washington may have been the first president to lead our country, but it was his successors who can claim to have the first indoor plumbing and toilet facilities in the White House! According to […]

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. […]

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 […]