Posted by: C.J. | January 6, 2012

Bathroom Remodel

C.J. Plumbing recently completed a pretty big bathroom renovation.

This was a total gut job, and the plan did not call for sticking to the original footprint of the bathroom.

The bathroom remodel in progress, after demolition

The biggest change we made was installing a new shower stall that is almost twice as big as the original shower. The wall behind the shower had to be knocked down, and a new one was built further back so there was enough room. The sink and toilet also had to be moved to make room for the new shower, and we added a new laundry connection for the washer and dryer.

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Posted by: C.J. | December 28, 2011

Supporting a Worthwhile Cause

As we reflect on 2011 and look forward to 2012, I wanted to take a moment to pass along a charitable cause that C.J. Plumbing & Heating recently made a donation to. This is not necessarily a call for you to donate – but more of a reminder that we should help out others whenever possible.

I learned about this situation through Christopher Hawthorne, a representative I know from TGA Cross Insurance.  Recently, Chris’ co-worker Paul took part in a 3 day walk to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Paul roomed with a man from California who had traveled to Massachusetts to participate. They became good friends right away. During the walk, they saw a little girl holding a sign encouraging walkers. Paul’s group was moved by the youngster, and one of them snapped a picture of her. She became known to them as “The Girl on Belmont Hill.”

The Girl on Belmont Hill

During subsequent walks, Paul’s new friend from California began wearing this picture on his back to encourage others and himself to keep on walking.

In a remarkable example of how small this world is, someone actually recognized the little girl’s face, and shared her story with Paul’s friend.

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Posted by: C.J. | December 21, 2011

No Hot Water?

One common call C.J. Plumbing receives in the winter months is for water heaters that are not generating enough hot water or it’s taking longer and longer for the water to reach the desired temperature.

Service you water heater every year to maximize the life of the unit.

This is sometimes caused by a build-up of sediment on the glass liner of the tank. Over time, sediment from the water settles to the bottom, collecting on the glass. During the course of a year, so much sediment gathers that the fire has to burn hotter and hotter to heat the water.

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Posted by: C.J. | December 19, 2011

Preventing Shower Leaks

Ensuring that the seams of your bathtub and shower are properly sealed with caulking is extremely important.
 

If the seams are not covered, water and moisture can seap/leak behind. Over a short period of time, this can create mold, which is a serious health risk. Over a long period of time, the surrounding structure can even deteriorate. Both of these problems can be expensive to repair.

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Posted by: C.J. | December 15, 2011

A Trick for Steam Boilers

Check out this neat trick for those of you with steam boilers and radiators in your home.

An automatic water feeder valve will ensure you always have heat with your steam boiler

One reason you may not have heat when you want or need it is because the water level has dropped too low and it is not able to produce any steam.

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Posted by: C.J. | December 12, 2011

An Energy Efficient Boiler

Here is a look at a boiler we recently removed and replaced. This was a big job, but it will result in a big payoff for the customer.

A new boiler results in minimal waste

This unit was running at 84% efficiency. That means 16 cents out of every dollar spent on the heating bill was a complete waste.

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Posted by: C.J. | November 23, 2011

Tree Removal

We hired a tree removal service to tackle an ongoing problem at our shop. Over the weekend, we had a large, but very sick tree, removed. It’s always unfortunate when you have to chop down a tree of that size, but it had become a matter of safety. 

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Posted by: C.J. | November 22, 2011

A New Toilet

There are many reasons to install a new toilet. Typically, the original toilet is either inefficient, no longer functional, or simply stained from years of hard water or neglect.

Installing a new toilet is a great way to add value to your home

What most people don’t realize is that installing a new toilet can be a great way to save money if you live in an older home.

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Posted by: C.J. | November 21, 2011

Faucet Installation

We recently installed a new faucet at the home of a customer.
 

A new faucet

When selecting your new faucet, check with your plumber to see what he has available in his stock or at his supply house. 9 times out of 10, it will be a much better quality than what you find at the big box home improvement store!

Working under the sink

 
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Plumbing 101: What not to buy yourself
On the Job: A greener restroom
Video: A sign of a leaky water pipe (even if there is no water)

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Posted by: C.J. | November 10, 2011

A Broken Water Main

This week, we received an emergency call from a customer who had the main water line that runs between their well and their house break. They were still getting water to the house, but the break in the pipe had caused part of their yard to flood. With the ground saturated, the water had also started running into their basement.

We immediately advised them to shut the water main valve in the house, and to shut down the pump for the well. When something like this happens, some people become panicked and forget to shut off their well pump. That means the well will continue to pump water into the line, causing it to spray out of the broken part of the pipe.

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The main issue this job presented for us was the location of the broken water pipe.

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