Plumbing Tips from Mike Wilson
Quick Tips for Homeowners
Nothing beats asking a certified master plumber like Mike Wilson to visit your home to see what’s going wrong.
However, we also know that every homeowner can benefit from a few tips on what they can do themselves to keep their pipes flowing.
Plumbing Topics We Talk About
On this blog, you can find topics from Mike Wilson about:
- Plumbing Emergencies
- Plumbing Preparedness
- Garbage Disposals
- Water Heaters
Browse Our Plumbing Articles
How to Read Your Water Meter to Detect Leaks
A large majority of water meters utilizes straight-reading dials which are similar to the odometer within your vehicle. This is an overview of how to read your water meter to check for your monthly usage and how to verify on whether or not you may be experiencing...
Ways to Find a Water Leak in Your Home
Owning a home is a lot of work. There is a lot to do with its upkeep, even when everything is working correctly. But if you encounter a problem; such as a water leak, it can be very frustrating, very damaging, and if not caught quickly, it can be very costly. Do you...
Key Reasons to Add Plumbing to Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
Home-ownership is an investment. For this reason, homeowners need to arm themselves with helpful tips to upkeep the premises and cut losses. In return, this should improve the overall appearance, increase the value and limit risk to health hazards. Seasonal inspection...
Why Does Water Temperature Change While Showering?
You have probably experienced water temperature change while being in the shower and the temperature getting cold or suddenly too hot when someone flushes a toilet or turns on a faucet. The Truck & Branch Many people have a trunk and branch plumbing configuration....
Plumbing Advice from Mike Wilson
Hi y'all! It's Mike Wilson. In my experience on the job, people always ask me for plumbing advice after fixing their issues. I thought I could do a quick sharing here too. Here we go! Understand Before Getting Plumbing Advice When it comes to plumbing, people often...
Spring Series II: Garden Plumbing
This is the second part to our two-part Spring Series; garden plumbing. You can access the first one here but let’s start building a beautiful garden! You can slave away at watering your garden for the rest of your life, or you can start here. Properly...
Spring Series I: Kitchen Plumbing
There are two parts to our special Spring Series; kitchen plumbing and garden plumbing. We are happy to provide you with the first around the kitchen. Springtime has finally arrived all over, and with spring comes the lengthy process of spring cleaning. Among other...
7 Common Plumbers Misconceptions
Not all plumbers are cut from the same cloth, and there are certainly quite a few misconceptions about our trade. Take a look at 7 of the most common plumber misconceptions and see how we stack up next time we pay you a visit! Plumbers Misconceptions 1. Jack of all...
5 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have for DIY Plumbing
When nobody is around to help, you may need to start learning the ropes for yourself. As experts in the plumbing field, we highly recommend that you have these five tools for DIY plumbing ready at home in case anything happens. 1. Water Meter Key When your water...
6 Quick Plumbing Tips
Whether you are a handy homemaker, or you prefer that someone else step in and help, there are a few things to keep in mind when dealing with plumbing needs in your home. Here are a few of our quick plumbing tips. Plumbing Tips: 1. In need of a plumber, but short on...
The Worst Plumbing Advice We’ve Ever Heard
We all have our sources of sound advice. Whether it be our parents, older siblings, “know-it-all” friends, or even Gabe from Accounting at the office, there is always someone to whom we turn in times of need. If you’re lucky, that person has gotten...
Our New Website, Mike Wilson Plumbing, is Live!
The team at Mike Wilson Plumbing is pleased to announce the release of our new website, designed with a fresh new look and user-friendly navigation, and updated with the latest information about our products and services for all of your residential and commercial...
Find A Plumber Who Is Right For You
Finding the right plumber is like finding the right doctor. They need to be professional and knowledgeable. But they also should have enough experience that they can solve problems using their ingenuity. They should be able to effectively communicate with their...
Why Do Plumbers Cost So Much?
It’s a common concern that plumbers cost a lot to hire per hour and that plumbing emergencies can be very costly… but what you don’t know about plumbers may surprise you! Take a look at our list of secret costs and benefits of hiring a qualified plumber. It just may...
Signs You Need A Professional Plumber
Home ownership is an exciting and often intimidating goal to reach. Having a space to call your own and being able to paint and decorate the way you want is certainly an upgrade on the lifestyle that goes along with renting. But, with all of the advantages of owning a...