Clogbusters guides
Practical plumbing and remodeling reading for Berkeley and East Bay homeowners.
Plumbing guides
Emergency prep, drain care, sewer lines, fixtures, and remodeling considerations for East Bay homes.
Roofing
Illinois licenses roofing contractors at state level. How Chicago-area homeowners run the free IDFPR license lookup, read the 104- number and spot two state-flagged red flags.
Roofing
What flat roof replacement costs in Chicago, which membranes hold up through freeze-thaw, and how to tell whether your low-slope roof needs repair or a full tear-off.
East Bay plumbing guides
Burst pipes, major leaks, and sewage backups are emergencies. Learn what to do first and when to call an emergency plumber in Berkeley and the East Bay.
East Bay plumbing guides
Knowing where your main water shut-off valve is — and how to use it — can save your East Bay home from serious water damage during a plumbing emergency.
East Bay plumbing guides
Older Berkeley homes often have aging drain lines that clog again and again. Here is why recurring clogs happen and when to have the line looked at.
East Bay plumbing guides
Multiple slow drains, gurgling sounds, sewage odors, and soggy yard patches can all point to a sewer line problem in your East Bay home.
East Bay plumbing guides
Tree roots are one of the most common causes of sewer line problems in older East Bay neighborhoods. Here is how they get in and what to watch for.
East Bay plumbing guides
A dripping faucet can often be repaired, but a fixture that keeps failing or is badly worn is usually better replaced. Here is how to think about the choice.
East Bay remodeling guides
A bathroom remodel lives or dies on its plumbing. What East Bay homeowners should think about before the tile and fixtures go in.
East Bay plumbing guides
Winter rains test East Bay drains and sewer lines. A few simple checks before the storms arrive can prevent an emergency call later.
East Bay plumbing guides
Most clogs are preventable. What East Bay homeowners should keep out of toilets and drains to avoid an emergency call.
