Can a dripping faucet increase my water bill?

• <div><p>Yes, a dripping faucet can increase your water bill. Leaking faucets use up more water than you’d think. According to the <a href="https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week">Environmental Protection Agency</a>, a faucet that drips once per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. If you have more than one dripping faucet, your water bill can increase even further. </p></div>

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Q: Can you caulk a wobbly toilet?

• <div><p>Putting caulk around a toilet&rsquo;s base where it touches the flooring can help hold the toilet in place. A more effective way is using caulk with plastic shim wedges. Place the shims underneath the base to steady and stabilize the toilet. Add some caulk to help keep the shims in place and provide a stronger and more lasting stabilization effect.</p></div>

Q: How do you unclog a toilet when the bowl is full?

• <div><p>A bit of water in the bowl can help unclog a toilet, especially if you're using a plunger. However, if the bowl is full to the brim, you'll need to strap on gloves and remove some of the wastewater in a cup or container so it doesn't overflow when you try to unblock the pipe. If you're concerned about it filling further, manually close the flapper in the toilet tank or turn off the water supply to the toilet.</p></div>

Q: Why does my outside spigot have no pressure?

• <div><p>There are a multitude of causes for low water pressure in outdoor spigots. Normally, the water just gushes right out of them, but a soft trickle happens if the spigot itself is old or damaged. If parts are misplaced or worn down, the water pressure won't be as high as it should be. More complex causes include ruptured water lines and problems with the water meter.</p></div>

Q: Are PVC pipes better than copper pipes?

• <div><p>PVC pipes are more affordable and applicable in most parts of your home&rsquo;s plumbing system than copper pipes. They also require less maintenance. The only major restriction with PVC pipes is their low heat tolerance. Therefore, they&rsquo;re not your best option for supplying hot water from the water heater throughout your home. PVC pipes are also larger in diameter, so they may not fit into certain spaces in your home. </p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
This is going to probably sound odd. James and Jordan stopped here to eat i saw their SPD shirts and asked if they could take a look at my floor drain in the back. They agreed with a smile on the face and came and cleared a clog thats over a year old! They were very professional and fixed it on...
Johnson SPD
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Reviewed in February 2024
José and his crew were amazing and did such a beautiful job! They revamped flower beds, installed drain lines, built an island bed, and dug a burn pit for us. They worked nonstop and did a wonderful clean-up at the end. We will most definitely use them again!
Heritage TX Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2023
Ryan and Shawn were very friendly and professional. They answered all of my questions and concerns. They also went over everything regarding my new door install. Very satisfied with customer service and install! Thank you gentlemen! The Gilbertâ s!
West Shore Home Dallas
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Reviewed in October 2023
We had vinyl flooring installed throughout our house. The crew removed the old carpet, baseboards and some tile. They installed new baseboard and flooring. Javier's crew did a FANTASTIC JOB! The price was very reasonable, and it was easy to communicate with Javier. We were told what time the...
Monteros Hardwood Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great work. Showed up when they said. Installed all my tvs to my expectations.
Tra La Bai Smartech LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
They responded and got me on the schedule quickly. I had a troublesome clogged up kitchen sink that I had been working on for a week straight. Michael located the source of the problem out in a drain line in my yard. There were loads of grease chunks, a hole where dirt was getting in, and the...
Safe Flow Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2023
We had a major drainage issue - no storm sewers in our neighborhood. NTX installed two in driveway grate drains, ran pipe to natural drain area, installed a decorative rock "stream" to direct water away from our foundation and garage. Very professional and timely, work looks great and...
NTX Landscapes
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Reviewed in March 2022
They installed an irrigation system in my yard. They were great to work with. We are pleased with the outcome.
Rubio Landscape & Maintenance
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Reviewed in August 2020
They did a good job. They installed it properly.
Ed's Window and Gutter Cleaning
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Reviewed in August 2011
I called Mr. Powers around 7:35 am. He answered the phone and I told him a pipe had broken around the meter and that water was pouring into my yard prior to me cutting off the water. He was able to come out very promptly and repaired the broken brass pipe and fitting within a short time...
Powers Plumbing
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