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What Causes Scale Buildup and How to Prevent It

Have you ever noticed a scaley, white or green buildup around your faucets that you can’t get rid of no matter how many times you clean it? Scale buildup, or limescale, is a common problem that affects many water systems, appliances, pipes, and fixtures. It can reduce the efficiency, performance, and lifespan of home appliances, and it doesn’t look great.  In this article, we’ll cover the causes of limescale and how you can prevent it in your home plumbing system.  […]

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Water Softener vs Water Filter: 10 Key Differences

Water is essential to life, yet not all sources and qualities of water supply are safe to drink directly. Depending on its source and quality, you may require treatment before using it for drinking, cooking, cleaning or bathing purposes. Water softeners and filters are two popular water treatment devices. Despite having many similarities they both serve different functions, purposes, benefits, and drawbacks for individual households. We will compare their differences below so you can decide if either is necessary for

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5 Tips on How to Tackle Tree Roots in the Sewer Line

Trees are great for properties as they provide an excellent source of shade and privacy. However, tree roots can pose a danger when it comes to underground pipes and sewage lines.  Discovering tree roots in a sewer line is a nightmare for homeowners, as they can grow into the pipes and create blockages, leaks, and damage. Tree roots will often grow toward the moisture and nutrients in the sewer line and can even penetrate small cracks or gaps in the

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Missoula Plumbers Share Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Plumbing System

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the impact that we, as a society, have on the environment. With our modern ways of living, we produce large amounts of waste, which can significantly impact our environment. As a result, many people are taking steps to reduce their footprint by changing their daily habits and behaviors.  Plumbing systems are known to have an impact on the environment. Many times, unknowingly, things that aren’t supposed to be poured down

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Plumbing Remodeling Tips

If you’re looking to redo your kitchen or bathroom, you may need to remodel more than just fixtures. Depending on how the original builders put it together, your plumbing system may also need reworking.  Plumbing remodeling can wind up being a costly endeavor. Plumbers are skilled tradesmen who undergo years of training but remodeling a bad plumbing job can take some time and effort even for a pro.  However, it doesn’t have to empty your pockets to get a quality

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Ultimate Plumbing Estimate Guide

If you need plumbing for your residential or commercial property, you’ll likely get an estimate from the company you’re looking to work with. Some home and property owners aren’t always sure what estimates mean and what they include, so we’ve created this guide to help. Read on for more information on plumbing cost estimations. What is an estimate?  A plumbing estimate is an educated idea of how much a given plumbing task will cost.  When it comes to plumbing, there

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7 Tips to Fix and Prevent Shower Leaks

Homeownership is something to take great pride in. However, when things break down, or appliances leak, it can become a major stressor.  A common example is if your shower starts to leak in your home. Even though a leaking shower head is fairly common, it can cause major spikes in your water bill and eventually damage the surrounding areas, such as the flooring.  If the supports in your home become moist, they can attract termites. Termites are pests that eat

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A Homeowners Guide to Water Softener Maintenance 

For many home and property owners, water softeners play a major role in keeping the water in plumbing systems easy to use and clean. This is especially true in rural areas and mountainous regions like Missoula, where hard water is more common.  Hard water is full of calcium or magnesium, which can cause a build-up of limescale in your pipework and appliances. The harsh minerals can interfere with soap’s ability to clean your clothes, dishware, and body and may eventually

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Homeowners Guide to Plumbing Cost for a New House

Many families dream of building their own home, where they have complete creative control, and each room is exactly as it was envisioned. Building a home from scratch is a wonderful investment. However, new-build construction can be disastrous without proper planning and budgeting. A vital part of any new home is the plumbing. All steps should be done correctly and within your budget, from rough-in plumbing to finish plumbing. This ensures a smooth and successful building process and peace of

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What Causes a Faucet to Drip?

No one likes a leaky faucet. Leaky faucets are a nuisance that most of us will encounter at some point. If left unfixed, they can result in a huge spike in your water bills and cause damage to your home.  Fortunately, leaky faucets can be fixed on your own or with the help of a plumbing professional. Read on to learn more about what causes a faucet to drip, and how to fix it.  The three most common types of

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