Posts by RTM Design
Moving to a New Home? Why Water Testing and Filtration Should Be Your First Priority
Moving into a new home is exciting, but one thing too many homeowners overlook is the water coming out of their taps. Beyond taste, water quality affects your health and your plumbing. Starting with proper water testing is the smartest move you can make to protect your family and your investment. Our team at Straight…
Read MoreIs It a Leak or Just Condensation? Common Kitchen Plumbing Misdiagnoses
Water under your kitchen sink doesn’t automatically mean you have a leak. Many homeowners call us convinced they need expensive plumbing repair work, only to discover they’re dealing with simple condensation. This misdiagnosis happens more often than you’d think. Temperature changes, humidity levels, and cold pipes create moisture that looks exactly like leak damage. As…
Read MoreWhat 24/7 Emergency Plumbers Wish You’d Do Before Calling
We get it. Panic sets in when plumbing disasters strike, like a burst pipe flooding your kitchen or a backed-up toilet in the middle of the night. But before you reach for the phone, there are a few things you can do to help us help you faster and more effectively. As a plumber in…
Read MoreHard Water in the Bathroom: The Damage You Can’t See (Yet)
Hard water is sneaky. It leaves little clues like cloudy shower doors and spots on faucets, but the bigger problems usually stay out of sight. Inside your bathroom plumbing, minerals build up slowly, making pipes work harder and shortening the life of your fixtures. If hard water is already leaving its mark on your bathroom,…
Read MoreDo You Know Where Your Main Shut-Off Valve Is? Your Emergency Plumber Hopes So
A burst pipe or sudden leak can flood your home in minutes, damage property, and leave you facing thousands of dollars in repairs. We’ve seen it too many times; panicked property owners scrambling because they didn’t know the location of their main shut-off valve. Knowing where it is can be the difference between a minor…
Read MoreWhy Your House Still Smells Like Sewage After a Plumbing Repair
You finally got that plumbing repair done, thinking the foul odor pervading your home would vanish, but the smell of sewage still lingers. Even after a “successful” fix, property owners can notice persistent odors because plumbing systems are more complex than they appear. Whether it’s your kitchen plumbing or bathroom plumbing, lingering smells are often…
Read MoreWhat to Expect from a Professional Water Testing Service in Blanchard
Blanchard’s water supply is generally reliable, but even local properties can face hidden issues. Professional water testing identifies contaminants, hardness, or other problems so you can safeguard your plumbing, appliances, and daily life without guessing. With our water treatment services in Blanchard, ID, we provide clear results and practical solutions that help you take control…
Read MoreDiscover the Hidden Benefits of Home Water Purification Systems
Clean water is something we often take for granted until a problem arises. We notice when a tap runs cloudy or when a faucet leaves behind mineral buildup, but what many property owners don’t realize is just how much a high-grade water purification system can improve daily life. According to recent data analyzed from the…
Read More5 Signs Your Bathroom Plumbing Is Wasting Water and Money
It’s easy to ignore the bathroom plumbing that sits just behind the walls, quietly managing the flow of water in and out of your home. But small inefficiencies can silently drain your wallet and add unnecessary stress to local water systems. If you’ve noticed a spike in your utility bill or minor annoyances like low…
Read MoreThe 3 Most Overlooked Benefits of Water Purification Systems for Homes
Many homeowners think of water purification systems in terms of immediate perks like odor removal or reduced chlorine, but these systems do more than just make your tap water taste better. At Straight Shooter Plumbing & Rooter, we’ve seen firsthand how a well-installed system can elevate not only water quality but your home’s overall efficiency…
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