September 15, 2023
How To Ensure Pipes Don’t Bust During A Freeze
With temperatures getting colder by the day, now is the time to perform those seasonal tasks that keep your home from succumbing to freezing weather. Since running water makes…
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September 15, 2023
How to Find Hidden Leaks in Your Home
No leak is a good leak. Costing more than elevated water bills, hidden water leaks can damage ceilings and wood construction. Some are easy to spot but others not so much. If you…
September 15, 2023
How to Find the Perfect Outdoor Water Features
Elevating your outdoor living space with a water fountain can be a solid investment. Not only do outdoor water features look elegant and fun, but they provide that…
September 15, 2023
How to Fix a Clogged Garbage Disposal
The garbage disposal is an extremely handy appliance in any household. If your disposal seems to be on the fritz, there are some things you can do to fix it. Before you decide to…
September 15, 2023
How To Prevent Clogged Drains
Clogged drains can be a nasty nuisance. Although you can’t prevent every backed up situation, certain preventative measures can help reduce the chances of recurring or disastrous…
September 15, 2023
How to Safely Remove Hard Water Stains
Hard water stains are unsightly and stubborn. You can get rid of them, however. It’s just going to take some tenacity and elbow grease. Five Star Plumbing recommends you take the…
September 15, 2023
How to Stop a Running Toilet
Toilets – having stayed the same for almost eight decades – run on a few simple components: the tank, lever, float, and flapper. As such, similar problems arise just as they…
September 15, 2023
How To Use Wastewater To Flush the Toilet
One of the more ingenious machines in your house, a toilet requires no electricity or running water to function. With that said, if you find yourself temporarily without water…
September 15, 2023
I Can Flush My Cat Litter Down the Toilet, Right?
The quick answer to the titled question is no, you should not flush cat litter down your toilet. We here at Five Star Plumbing understand that many cat litter manufacturers boast…
September 15, 2023
Increase Your Home’s Value With the Following Renovations
We are available to assist you if your house is up for sale. We will inspect your plumbing system and make recommendations for any repairs or maintenance. We can help you increase…
September 15, 2023
Is Your Drinking Water Free of Lead?
While most cities claim to have safer water than bottled water, the crisis in Flint, Michigan has given many homeowners pause about the safety of their tap water. It’s important…
September 15, 2023
Is Your Water Heater Dying? Here Are 4 Signs it Is!
Halloween is just around the corner and after that the holidays. Are you ready? We here at Five Star Plumbing aren’t, either. The worst time for your water heater to die is now…
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