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How to Avoid a Vacation Plumbing Disaster

At last! You’re going on holiday! Your suitcase is packed, your camera is charged, and you’re ready to head out for some much-needed relaxation. But have you remembered to prepare your home for your absence? Whether you’re going away for a weekend, a week, or a month, there are things you can do to prevent…

Earthquakes, Plumbing and You: What To Do After the Shaking Stops

When it comes to plumbing, you often hear of ways to protect your home from damage in case of an earthquake. Things like installing seismic strapping and installing automatic gas shut-off valves are common (and affordable!) ways to prevent costly issues. But what about after the shaking stops? Is there anything you can do to…

Your Garbage Disposal Wrote You a Letter

Your Garbage Disposal Wrote You a Letter If you’re like most people, you adore your garbage disposal. Kitchen scraps gone with the push of a button? What’s not to love? But despite all your adoring glances, your garbage disposal might not love you back. In fact, it might be writing you a letter right now.…

What Simon and Garfunkel Would Sound Like if They Sang About Plumbing for Seniors

What Simon and Garfunkel Would Sound Like if They Sang About Plumbing for Seniors Simon and Garfunkel are famous for a lot of things, including harmonies that make grown men weep, that movie starring Dustin Hoffman, and universal themes of love, life and humanity. But one thing they never sang about? Plumbing for seniors. And…

4 Everyday Things That Are Clogging Your Drain

4 Everyday Things That Are Clogging Your Drain Clogged drain got you down? You’re not alone. Clogs are one of the most common plumbing problems you can experience. You want to do the dishes, but the sink is already overflowing. You want to go to the bathroom, but the toilet won’t flush. You…

Lean, Green, Flushing Machine: How to Give Your Toilet an Eco-Makeover

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your toilet. It’s a comfy seat that you have to visit once in a while, but other than that, it’s out of sight, out of mind. But what if your toilet wants more out of life? What if it’s tired…

3 Things the Sound of Music Teaches Us About Plumbing for Seniors

The Sound of Music is much more than a heartwarming tale of love, courage and the power of song. This wondrous story also teaches us valuable lessons about family, loyalty and plumbing for seniors. Plumbing for seniors? Yes, plumbing for seniors. If you look beyond all that frolicking in the mountains, you’ll find a…

5 Ways to Make a Bathroom More Senior-Friendly

Anyone can fall. But as we age, our falls become more common and whole lot more serious. The facts: • 1 in 3 seniors will experience a fall each year, and half of those more than once • 40% of seniors' falls result in hip fractures • 20% of injury-related deaths among seniors can be…

BioSand Water Filter Project

An UnBELIZEable adventure Wade Roberts Plumbing recently partnered with King's Ransom Foundation to help build an orphanage in BELIZEfor the King's Children's Home. Building relationships with a group of amazing kids who have overcome unbelievable circumstances is at the heart of this mission. The Roberts family went in June of 2011 to connect with this organization personally and lay…

Hot Water Heater Maintenance: 5 Quick and Easy Tips

Even the most diligent of homeowners don’t know their hot water tank needs regular maintenance. While your tank may not be headed for a disaster of epic proportions, chances are you or someone you know here in Victoria has had their home flooded by a faulty hot water heater. After all, it’s one of the…