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, India and during the Roman Empire. However, after the fall of the Rome the idea of having a planned out... read more →
Feb
27
Feb
07
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 them often. Below are some common misconceptions about your home plumbing. • Use Lemons and Ice to clean and to... read more →
Jan
23
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 wastes precious water and money from your wallet. Both are literally being drained away. One of the best tips we... read more →
Jan
05
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 two here. We are going over your many options for pipes as you look at your plumbing needs. Each type... read more →
Dec
21
This is a continuation of our previous blog. If you have not read that blog yet you can check it out here. When looking at piping we realize that this topic can be overwhelming. At NIR Plumbing we want to ensure that you have all... read more →
Dec
05
When looking at pipes, whether it is a small project or repiping your entire home its very easy to become overwhelmed. What's the best choice? What is PEX? Does the investment in copper pay off? Are there any options that are good for a DIY... read more →
Nov
29
This is one of those things that you never think about until you absolutely have to. When that flush was supposed to make all bad things disappear but did the opposite and the water in that porcelain bowl is rising higher and higher… This is... read more →
Nov
09
When you’re new to the plumbing world you can think that all plumbers are the same. And this is just not the case. In fact, there are many instances that will make one plumber stand out from another. We at NIR plumbing are all about... read more →
Oct
27
The city of Riverside has made a call to all cooks, chefs and culinary artists - Let’s keep Riverside’s sewers fat free! Not only are oils, grease and fats bad for your waistline they also cause big problems for the city’s sewage system. It may... read more →
Oct
10
We love a good hot shower. I mean, who doesn’t? It used to be that we loved a good LONG hot shower - but with water conservation we are doing our part by cutting our water usage just like you. So when your shower head... read more →