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NIR Plumbing Blog

History of Toilet Paper

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] History of Toilet Paper There are so many modern inventions that if we had to do without them, it would impact our life significantly. From electricity, the internet,

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Plumbing Help

Difference Between Hard and Soft Water

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Difference Between Hard and Soft Water Is there a difference between hard and soft water? This is one of the most common questions that we get asked all

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Bathroom Leaks

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]We are so privileged to live an area with such a rich culture, and that longs to keep up our heritage. You can see how much attention and detail

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Gas leak detection
Plumbing How To's

Gas leak detection and repairs

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Often you will know when you have a small leak in your house. You hear that telltale drip or you see a small puddle of water that was not

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Plumbing Help

Certified and Ready to Go:

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] We know that your home is your safe haven. The place that after a long day at work you can come back to and find the rest that

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Plumbing Help

Fight or Flight?

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]You know those moments where you hear a loud noise when you’re home alone? Or ever had those moments that you are so focused on what you are doing

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Pumbing Knowledge

History of Indoor Toilets

[vc_row top_padding=”30″ bg_position=”left top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner animation=”none”][vc_column_text]The flushing toilet has a long and illustrious history, one that dates back to ancient times. We have evidence of indoor toilets in ancient Egypt,

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Pumbing Knowledge

Plumbing Myths

[vc_row top_padding=”30″ bg_position=”left top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner animation=”none”][vc_column_text]We can’t be exactly sure how these plumbing myths became so popular. But they have held the test of time as we still hear about

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Bathroom Leaks

How to Fix a Running Toilet

[vc_row top_padding=”30″ bg_position=”left top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner animation=”none”][vc_column_text]When you have a running toilet it may seem like this is just a minor annoyance but it far more than that. A running toilet

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CPVC Pipe

Pipes: a Side by Side Comparison, Part 3

[vc_row top_padding=”30″ bg_position=”left top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner animation=”none”][vc_column_text]This is a continuation of our previous blogs. If you have not already read those blogs, you can check part one out here and part

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plumbing resolution
Pumbing Knowledge

Our 2021 plumbing resolution is to…

The pandemic has forced many of us to stay at home which has led to an inevitable increase in plumbing issues. So, if there’s something 2020 has taught us in the plumbing industry, it’s that the plumbing must go on (pandemic, or not), that’s why many of our expected end-of-year plumbing resolutions are still the same this year compared to previous years.

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best space heaters 2020
Lifestyle

Space Heaters and You: The Top 3 Best Space Heaters for 2020

In Southern California, we know a thing or two about heat, but it’s still helpful to know what space heaters are the best for different types of living conditions. What if you want a space heater for a larger room, or an apartment, or your basement? Space heaters are versatile, and if you’re planning to invest in one, it’s good to consider the best space heaters on the market, and we’re focusing on the top 3 space heaters we’ve found based on research. And to start things off, a space heater has nothing to do with heating the cosmos (that’s what the sun is for…at least in our solar system). A space heater is a device used to heat a single, small area in the equal but opposite way that central heating is used to heat many connected areas.

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plumbing tips
Plumbing Help

Seasonal Plumbing Tips: Preparing Your Pipes From Summer Heat to Fall and Winter Cold

It’s that time of the year again…where fall plumbing tips begin to matter again! Last year, this article highlighted five plumbing tips and tricks for the fall to maintain your plumbing both inside and outdoors. And the reason we discuss this same topic of conversation each year is because (1) the seasons are guaranteed to change which means new weather conditions to look out for and (2) we could always use reminders about how annual maintenance and routine checks promote the long life of your plumbing systems. The goal of reiterating these seasonal plumbing tips is that we help you decrease natural wear-and-tear and promote longer term pipe functionality for your home.

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Water Leak
Water Leaks

What In The Water Leak Is Going On?

You’ve experienced that moment when you’re at home minding your business when all of a sudden you hear it…drip…drip…drip. It’s coming from your kitchen sink faucet.

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Fix a Running Toilet
Clogged Toilet

How to Fix a Running Toilet…and Other Toilet Problems

It’s 7 am, the sun is peeking over Riverside, birds are singing, and all is calm with the world. But inside your home, this weekday morning is nothing short of mayhem. As you gather your things, your spouse is flipping pancakes, one kid looks for an incessantly lost left shoe, and the other chases after your family’s new puppy.

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5 Causes of a Sewer Stoppage
Plumbing Emergency

5 Causes of a Sewer Stoppage

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The foreboding signs of a toilet that won’t flush, foul-smelling drains, or sewage coming through your shower often point to a homeowner’s worst nightmare: sewer stoppage. If you notice

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