Thanks to the type of soil we have here in the Dallas area, foundation problems are common for North Texas homeowners. The soil in Texas is expansive clay which means it contracts when it’s dry and expands when it’s wet. And because of that, a home’s foundation moves and shifts and the expanding wet soil […]
Foundation Pier Types, Lifting, and Voids
Not all foundation pier types are the same. The best pier types are the ones that hold the best. And those aren’t usually going to be the cheapest option. But as with most things in life, you get what you pay for. Weather Affected Zone Let’s quickly cover what the weather affected zone is in […]
Galvanized Plumbing: What It Is & Why You Don’t Want It
Galvanized pipes were the pipe of choice for fresh water in homes built before 1960 mostly because that was the best option at the time. (Before galvanized pipes, most fresh water systems used lead pipes.) But as with everything in life, new and better choices became available and home builders started building fresh water systems […]
Why Is My Toilet Tank Not Filling?
The toilet is probably one of the most important items in most people’s houses but probably one of the least talked about and considered. But when you suddenly can’t flush because the toilet tank is not filling with enough water or at all… Most of the plumbing issues we tackle here at In-House Plumbing Company […]
Troubleshooting and Repairing a Toilet Water Supply Line Leak
Nobody wants to deal with a leak anywhere in their homes but even less so when that leak is around the toilet. If you’ve noticed water at the base of your toilet, it’s possible you’ve got a leak somewhere along the toilet supply line. And while we don’t do repairs like this at In-House Plumbing […]
Brown Tap Water? Find Out What Might Be Causing It
Turning on the tap and seeing brown water flowing out of the faucet or sitting in the toilet bowl is cause for concern for anyone. There are a number of reasons why this might happen but are any of them dangerous Today I want to cover some of the reasons you might suddenly have brown […]
Why Your Washing Machine Smells Like Sewage or Rotten Eggs
Bad smells coming from your washing machine are not only not welcome but can sometimes be a sign that something is wrong. If you’ve been noticing a rotten egg or even a sewer smell coming from your washing machine, it’s time to investigate. Not only is it unpleasant but you could be dealing with something potentially harmful […]
What is a Sewer Cleanout and Why It’s Important You Know
While not a common topic of discussion, sewer cleanouts become an important topic once you start having trouble with your sewer system. And when your sewer system is buried under the slab and in the yard, the sewer cleanout plays an vital role in diagnosing any problems. What is a Sewer Cleanout? Sewer cleanouts are the […]
Cracked Sewer Pipe? Find Out If You Need a Replacement
If you’ve started noticing signs of a cracked sewer pipe, you need to get it fixed sooner rather than later. While it is important to have a properly working sewer system, I say this more because there’s no telling how long your sewer pipe has been damaged. Because by the time you start noticing the […]
What You Need to Know About Repairing or Replacing Fresh Water Lines in your Home
Problems with fresh water lines are often a bit more urgent than with sewer lines. This is because there is always water in your fresh water lines unlike a sewer system that only has water in them if there is water running somewhere in the house. So if you’ve got a fresh water leak that […]
