Holiday Plumbing Tips

With the holiday season among us, it's vital to keep your home's plumbing system in mind. Between hosting guests and filling your bellies with lots of food and drinks your bathrooms will be in high demand. In order to make sure your pipes can take on the added stress this holiday season, follow the tips below:

Shower Time

Family coming into town? If they're staying overnight chances are they will need to shower. Give them a friendly reminder to limit showers to 5 minutes to conserve hot water. It will also help to make sure everybody is ready on time!

Cleaning Those Pearly Whites

Leaving the water running while brushing your teeth is a great way to waste water. Have your guests turn off the water in between brushing and rinsing to save.

Be Prepared

It's a good idea to have extra toilet paper stocked and to leave a plunger in high-traffic bathrooms. There's nothing worse than running out of TP when nature calls or having to deal with a clog in the middle of the festivities.

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