Atlanta Plumbing Blog
Welcome to our blog and thank you for stopping by! If you are one of the many homeowners in the Atlanta area who has used our services in the past, you understand why we say leave the plumbing to the Atlanta plumbers and the painting to the painters! However, there are a few brave souls out there who once in a while like to give a new venture a try. If this sounds like you, here are a few articles ranging from everything from Sewer Problems and Drain Problems to Water Heater Problems, Natural Gas Pipe Problems, Plastic Waterline Problems, and Blue Poly Leaks. We welcome you to try any one of these solutions on your own but please before you start buying a specialized tool that you’re only going to use once in your lifetime, give a call. There is no need to spend $200 on a $100 plumbing call!
Which Kitchen Sink is Right for You?
When remodeling your kitchen, the sink plays a huge part. Not only is it hard to move, but it is used constantly. It is important to consider both the aesthetics and the usability features, style, and function when you decide which kitchen sink is right for you. Today we’re going to discuss some of the aspects you may not have considered in order to help you make the right choice. Buying a Kitchen [...]
What to do when you have a burst pipe?
So many clients call us every week, frantic because they have a plumbing emergency which demands immediate attention from a professional plumber. One such event occurred when a customer had a burst pipe recently, and he was unable to find the main shut-off. However, our call center staff managed to walk him through the process, while our expert plumbing technician went to the client’s home. This post is aimed at helping you to [...]
Avoiding Thanksgiving Plumbing Trauma
Ah, Thanksgiving. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated holidays of the year. The joy of Thanksgiving springs from more than watching football all day and eating a calorie-laden meal at night. It’s a celebration of family and friends when exam-weary college students come home for a much-needed break and far-flung cousins and grandparents and aunts and uncles have the opportunity to reunite and enjoy being together. Whether your family’s tradition involves a [...]
Emergency Plumbing Repair Tips
Here at Ridgeway Plumbing, we know that plumbing emergencies happen at the worst times possible. While we’re available to help you 24/7, we also understand that you may want to save some cash, and that’s why we will show you the top emergency plumbing repair tips. The first step in any plumbing emergency is to switch off all your sources of water, gas, and electricity that feed the fixture or appliance. When you [...]
How to Prevent Plumbing Emergencies
The last thing you need to wake up to in the middle of the night is water gushing all over the place, soaking into your walls and floors and damaging your hard-earned possessions. Instead of a nice refreshing night’s sleep, you have to get up, do damage control and call the emergency plumbers. Don’t you just wish that you could turn back time and prevent the whole mess in the first place? Emergency [...]
Choose Your Bathroom Fixtures Wisely
Walking into a hardware store to look at bathroom fixtures can leave the most selective person spoilt for choice, and somewhat confused. There are so many options, each with its own range of features and benefits, that it can be difficult to make a decision. When you are in this situation, it is important to remember that your bathroom fixtures are a long-term investment, as you can’t renovate the bathroom every time that [...]
Choosing a Shower Head
Everyone loves to take a shower and if you don’t, you more than likely still have a shower head. While we enjoy cleaning, we don’t enjoy when our shower heads experience problems while we are in the tub, or before we are about to get in. The issues these shower heads have can be extremely inconvenient, one of them being temperature issues. Cold baths in the winter are not comfortable! After several months [...]
Leaks in the Bathroom
Leaks in your bathtub, shower head, faucet, and in your bathroom sink are the most common of leaks and plumbing that require maintenance and repairs. While some leaks may be fixed at home and some will require a professional, your first step should always be figuring out where the problem is. 1. The Grout Most people believe a shower head or bathtub leak is sprouted by a leaky pipe, but most of the [...]
Budget Bathroom Remodeling Tips
These tips should help you to plan your remodel and create a well thought-through renovation budget. 1. Fix or Replace? Remember that you’re not required to change all the fixtures. Yellowing tubs or basins can be cleaned. Instead of rushing over to your home depot to buy new fixtures, first ensure that you can’t still use them. However, don’t use abrasive cleaners on porcelain as it will scratch your tub and basin. All [...]