by Dickie | Sep 14, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
TL;DR: A drainage catch basin is a buried basin with inlet and outlet pipes that collects excess yard water and redirects it away from your home. To install one, dig a hole 8 to 12 inches deeper than the basin, add a gravel bed, connect PVC pipes with a...
by Dickie | Sep 9, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
Who doesn’t love saving money and finishing a project on their own? No one. Well, there are certain things that should be left up to the pros. Now, don’t get us wrong. We’re not saying that you can’t swap out a kitchen sink faucet...
by Dickie | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
TL;DR: The best residential toilets in 2026 balance water efficiency, flush power, and comfort. Top picks include the TOTO UltraMax II for performance, the Woodbridge Smart Bidet for tech features, the AquaSource Henshaw for budget shoppers, and the Tropez by Swiss...
by Dickie | Jul 6, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
The shower head is one of the most used plumbing features. So, it makes sense that there’s a lot of wear and tear that takes place. Oftentimes, you can soak it in vinegar and water to dissolve mineral deposits and clear out the nozzles. Sometimes, though,...
by Dickie | Jun 24, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
Plumbing has come a long way since the old days. Before indoor plumbing started, toilets were nonexistent. The only option for using the bathroom was an outhouse, or a bush. Since our plumbing has come so far, we rarely think about our toilets and plumbing....
by Dickie | Jun 17, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill, Bathroom plumbing in Durham, Best Plumbers Chapel Hill
TL;DR: Indoor plumbing in the United States began in New York City in 1842 with the completion of the Croton Aqueduct. Residential installations started in the 1850s for wealthy households, but indoor plumbing did not become common in most American homes until after...
