As plumbers in Cache Valley, we at Apex Plumbing have noticed a common trend: Toilets in this valley have an extraordinary amount of hard water buildup. Why it matters As hard water builds up on your toilet, you may start to notice it doesn't function as well. This is because the buildup is blocking the small jets just underneath the rim of the toilet. These small jets provide water that flushes everything down; thus, when they are blocked, the flush on your toilet becomes we

We’ve all been inside those houses — the ones with matching green toilets, green tubs, and green vanities. The ones that instantly transport you back to the sixties. Some homes are so distinctive that you can tell exactly what era they’re from without even asking. How? Because they followed the trends of their day — and those trends didn’t age well. Before you start installing expensive, “must-have” plumbing products, ask yourself: How will this look in ten years?  Will it s

As a Plumber, the most problematic household appliances I've seen are disposals. It's not that the disposals themselves are faulty, it's...