Greening up justifies expenditures in a down economy

Friday, March 20, 2009 by Paul Abrams

As consumers, we're hunkered down, not spending money on anything that can't wait for greener pastures. Well, you can green up your plumbing and those greener pastures will be here before you know it allowing you to recover your initial investment.

one of the greener bathroom plumbing solutions is to replace inefficient old toilets with a water-sipping 1.28 gallon per flush model, or even a 1.6 gpf model. If you aren't willing to spend $200-$300 on a more efficient toilet, consider other aspects of your bathroom plumbing Tacoma Roto-Rooter or any other location can replace your toilet fill valve with a more efficient model that will save up to three quarts per flush! That's instant savings that will add up to money in your pocket in short order.

Today's low-flow shower heads are much better than they used to be. You really can't feel the difference anymore. Add one of these and watch your savings grow. Whether dealing with residential plumbing or commercial plumbing, Roto-Rooter or most local plumbing companies can save you greenbacks as you become a little greener. There are kitchen plumbing jobs that can save water too.


Kitchen Sink Installation, A DIY Kitchen Plumbing Job

Thursday, February 26, 2009 by Ray & Lee, Master Plumbers
Kitchen Sink Installation, A DIY Kitchen Plumbing Job

I installed a kitchen sink on top of the counter top. It has a flat rim and the faucet is separate (no holes in the sink). It probably should have been mounted underneath, but does it matter?

If the sink has a flat rim and you caulk it to the counter top, it should be fine. Plumbing contractors will often run a beak of caulk just under the edge and then fill the sink with water until it dries so the weight of the water will set the sink firmly in place with the silicone.

As long as the rim of the sink sits flat on the counter top and has a finished edge, it should work well. If you need kitchen plumbing help from a Tacoma plumber or anywhere across the country, Roto-Rooter can help. Call us at 1-800-GET-ROTO (1-800-438-7686) for Tacoma plumbing assistance. Tacoma plumbers are more than willing and able to assist you with all your plumbing needs.