PSA: Why Choose a Licensed, Professional Plumber?

Does anybody know of a handyman in the Plano, TX area who is trustworthy and reasonably priced (someone skilled and cheap)? I see this question pop up on my Nextdoor app again and again.

This is what a burst hose-bib looks like.

This is what a burst hose-bib looks like

I appreciate the Handyman – really, I do. As long as they are not doing jobs that belong to licensed, insured tradesmen who have been schooled for years and are professionals in their field.

I’ll give you a for instance: The reason licensed, insured plumbers are, and have been, considered to protect the health of the nation is because they really do that. They protect the health of the nation!

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Why Veterans Day Is Important To Me

Honoring all who served our country on Veterans Day 2022.

Veterans Day is a day to commemorate all of the brave men and women who have served in the United States military. It is celebrated every year on November 11th, which is also the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. Veterans Day is a time for families to come together and honor their loved ones who have served in the armed forces. There are many different wars and conflicts that veterans have participated in, so it can be a very personal holiday for many people.

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New Gas Lines Installed Fast and Affordable by Gary’s Quality Plumbing

New Gas Line Installation for Cooktops, Grills, Pool Heaters, and Fireplaces

New gas line installation for gas cooktops.

At Gary’s Quality Plumbing, we are frequently asked if we install new gas lines for cooktops, outside grills, pool heaters and fireplaces. The answer is yes! We can make any of these new installations quickly and affordable for you.

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Gary’s Quality Plumbing – Your One Stop Solution for Toilet Clogs

If your toilet’s clogged, don’t reach for that plunger!

If you’re like most toilet users, you very likely have one of these ancient devices right next to it. It’s a stick with a rubber cup or bulb on the end of it which allows you to apply positive and/or negative pressure to the contents of your toilet drain for the purpose of clearing clogs and preventing overflow.

But did you know that plunging a toilet is actually a pretty sketchy practice even in the best of circumstances?

Hear me out.

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Plumbing Repair Under Slab: 3 Warning Signs You Might Need It

High water bills could be a sign of needing plumbing repair under slab.

If you’re like everyone else you know, you probably spend an inordinate portion of your day pondering the intricacies of slab leak diagnosis and location. Or to put it another way … what are the warning signs of needing plumbing repair under the slab? And how do you find the location of the leak?

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