Emergencies & Safety
Burst Pipe or Pipe Leak: What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
When a pipe bursts, the order of your steps matters. Get safe, shut off the water, then call. Here is the short list to follow while the water is running.
Emergencies & Safety
Every article we have written on emergencies & safety, in plain English, for Phoenix-area homeowners.
Emergencies & Safety
Why Does My House Smell Like Sewer? Causes and When to Call
A common cause of a sewer smell is a drain that has dried out. Here is the one safe check, the causes that need a plumber, and what to do if it smells like gas.
Emergencies & Safety
Plumbing Emergency or Can It Wait Until Morning?
Some plumbing problems can wait for daylight. Some cannot. Here is how to sort yours into call now, shut off and call, or safe to wait.