How Much Do You Know About Backflow Prevention?

How Much Do You Know About Backflow Prevention?

Most homes in the Las Vegas valley have backflow prevention devices on the irrigation system, the pool fills, hose bibs (outdoor faucets), and possibly the water main serving the house. The backflow device is used to prevent contaminated water (pool water, landscape...
How to Maintain Residential Drains

How to Maintain Residential Drains

As a homeowner, you have many ongoing tasks to keep your home running smoothly. Among these tasks is the maintenance of your plumbing and drainage systems. Even with normal or minimal household usage, the drains in your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room can become...
6 DIY Home Repair Tips

6 DIY Home Repair Tips

If you’re like most people, you likely want to see if a home repair situation can be solved with your own two hands before calling in the experts. Totally normal– and we want to help, with these 6 DIY Home Repair Tips: 1. Repairing Sink Caulking Caulk around...
Winterizing Your Pipes With Rakeman Plumbing

Winterizing Your Pipes With Rakeman Plumbing

With winter on its merry way, one of the first things homeowners worry about is how to weather-proof their homes. Winterizing your home means addressing potential plumbing issues before they become a problem. Winterizing your pipes is critical, as water freezing...