World Plumbing Day
World Plumbing Day is observed every year on March 11 to recognize the essential role plumbing plays in public health, sanitation, and environmental sustainability.
How Good Is Your Water Quality?
Ensuring the quality of tap water in your home is very important. That’s where Jake The Plumber, your trusted local plumbing expert, recommends whole house filtration systems – also known as point of entry filtration. Filtering water as it enters the home is a game-changer for improving water quality and the overall health of your […]
What to Expect From the Inspector
At Jake the Plumber, all of our work is up to code. This means that we pull city plumbing permits and have city inspections on all work required. As a homeowner, what does that mean? Each city has its own inspectors of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and construction work. It’s both a safety factor – and […]
Why Are Plumbing Supply Prices Going UP UP UP?
Plumbing Fixture Costs UP We’ve all noticed prices going up, whether it’s at the gas pump or the grocery store. Our plumbing supply houses have all announced price increases. The prices we pay for water heaters, filtration systems, even toilets, faucets, piping, and sealants, all have gone up in the last six months. Some costs […]
What Can Happen With Automatic Faucets?
On a recent trip to the dentist, I ducked into the rest room before what promised to be a lengthy stay in the dental chair. I set my purse (unzipped, natch) on the sink and turned away. Next thing I knew, I heard the faucet turn on. NO NO NO Nooo! My purse had fallen […]
New Bathroom! Oops, Forgot About the Drains!
A case right out of our customer files: recently, a new customer called us after they had just had a different contractor finish a full bathroom remodel in their basement. Right after the work was completed, the laundry tub and floor drain in the basement started backing up. They called us, and after attempting to […]
Homebuyer’s Plumbing Checklist
Ahhh – Springtime finally comes to the Twin Cities! And with spring, more people are looking at and buying homes. Before you get all starry-eyed about what seems to be the perfect home for your family, take a closer look at the plumbing. Most of us don’t like to think about water coming in and […]
FLOODED BASEMENT! Yikes!
Spring Will Be Coming! Even if it doesn’t feel like it now, all that snow out there will be melting soon. We’ve got 20 more inches from this weekend too! Add those lovely April (and probably May) showers, and many homeowners will need to be concerned about basement flooding. It’s time to check out your […]
What to Consider When Hiring a Plumber
Everyone who owns a home, whether it’s a single family home, townhouse, or a condo, will need a plumber at some point. Sometimes it’s as simple as a clogged drain or toilet, or perhaps you want to remodel a bath or kitchen. Maybe your home is older and an inspector tagged your main water valve […]
Einstein As A Plumber
In 1954, Einstein wrote a letter to the editor, published in a New York City magazine. In the letter, he was quoted: “If I would be a young man again and had to decide how to make my living, I would not try to become a scientist or scholar or teacher. I would rather choose to […]
