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Leave it to Nature to come up with the perfect solutions for our messes. When it comes to getting rid of our own natural, organic wastes—from food, grease and gunk to your “you know what”—Nature has the answer: bacteria! Hungry super bacteria are what eat the gunk we find in our drains, grease traps and… [Continue Reading]
Good-bye, 2011! Hello, 2012! Happy New Year from Robinsons’ Plumbing Service! Here’s to all the promise that 2012 holds. May it bring you joy, good health, abundance, prosperity—and opportunity. Be safe, stay warm—and have fun ringing in the New Year! We look forward to serving you in 2012. Going with the 2012 flow, your friends,… [Continue Reading]
Happy Holidays, It’s the best of times…and the worst of times. You love the holidays, family visits, presents (given and received), the food, the stories, and all the magic of the season. And then there’s the mad rush to get those presents—and get them to the right people ON TIME. The baking and cleaning, the parties, the… [Continue Reading]
All of us at Robinson’s Plumbing Service want to wish you and your family a wonderful and restful and Happy Thanksgiving holiday. We also want to thank everyone who has welcomed us into their homes and offices to service their plumbing needs. Whether we’re renovating or repairing, we are grateful to be able to help you… [Continue Reading]
Water heaters have so much more potential to be exciting than you probably realize When they do their job right, you can install a water heater and forget about it, right? Usually—unless of course you want your water heater to poison you, burn you or explode. That’s right—explode. Think about it—you have a metal cylinder… [Continue Reading]
Drains—They’re not just for G.I. Joe and goldfish anymore A $7,000-dollar engagement ring. Thong underwear. A badger. What do these 3 things have in common? They are all some of the weird finds in drains and sewers people have reported. We’ll skip some of the stuff you would expect, like hairballs, numerous toys (thanks, kids!),… [Continue Reading]
Do you know what to do if your pipes freeze? Use this blog as your quick-reference resource guide this winter. If you read our last blog, you already know what to do to keep your pipes from freezing. However, if it’s too late and you’ve got a problem, here’s what to do. First, what is… [Continue Reading]
Are you ready to get a head start on your plumbing winter preparations? This list has some of our favorite–and easiest–advice for winter-proofing the plumbing in your home. Taking even just a few of these steps could save you money on your utility bills and save wear-and-tear on your pipes and your home. Outside Disconnect… [Continue Reading]
“I’ll give you a prediction: It’s gonna be cold, it’s gonna be grey, and it’s gonna last you for the rest of your life.” Bill Murray in Groundhog Day Is your plumbing ready for winter? The best time to think about winterizing your plumbing is while the days are still warm, so that you’re more… [Continue Reading]
You just have to care a little You don’t have to be a raving hippie to save the earth. We come across a lot of people who have a resistance to “going green,” because: a) They’re resistant to change in general b) “Going green” sounds like some sort of crazy hippie fad c) They think… [Continue Reading]
How can you tell when to make that emergency call, when you can wait till morning, and when to call your utility company instead? When is an emergency NOT an emergency? How can you tell a true plumbing emergency from something that requires a normal repair call—or even a call to your utility company? If… [Continue Reading]
Believe it or not, plumbing just got a little sexier—and a little more logical – Autocirc. We don’t get to say that very often about plumbing, but wait till you hear about this— Autocirc it’s truly amazing. You know how it seems to take forever sometimes for the water to get hot in your sink… [Continue Reading]
With the spring come…chores! It’s like everyone is coming out of hibernation—and realizing there’s a ton of stuff to clean, de-clutter, de-gunk or repair. A lot of people don’t realize it, but just as you want to winterize your plumbing in the winter, you want to “spring-ize” your plumbing in the spring—especially since the Richmond… [Continue Reading]
We’ve got something new to unveil at the annual Maymont Home & Garden Show this month, but we’re going to give you a sneak preview right now! We hope you’ll be able to join us February 10-13 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the show, but in case you can’t, we want to let… [Continue Reading]
Disasters are more than just inconvenient—they’re disruptive and expensive. And don’t they always seem to hit at the worst time? (Not that there’s any good time for a disaster, when you think about it.) One evening around 5:30 p.m. when our technicians were heading back to our shop, we received an emergency call from our… [Continue Reading]
Winterizing your home plumbing isn’t just about conserving energy and being “green,” although that is an added bonus. It’s about potentially saving yourself thousands of dollars in repairs when something goes wrong in cold winter weather… …saving yourself hours and hours of time battling with home insurance claims… ….and saving yourself the heartache of the… [Continue Reading]
You get the beginning of a great 10-year relationship and one of the best family-owned and operated plumbing businesses in Richmond! If you haven’t already been properly introduced to Gary and Michelle Robinson of Robinson’s Plumbing Service, then you’re missing out on one of the best-kept secrets amongst Richmond homeowners. Because what started as Gary’s… [Continue Reading]
Leave it to Nature to come up with the perfect solutions for our messes. When it comes to getting rid of our own natural, organic … [Read More...]
Good-bye, 2011! Hello, 2012! Happy New Year from Robinsons’ Plumbing Service! Here’s to all the promise that 2012 holds. … [Read More...]
Happy Holidays, It’s the best of times…and the worst of times. You love the holidays, family visits, presents (given and … [Read More...]
All of us at Robinson’s Plumbing Service want to wish you and your family a wonderful and restful and Happy Thanksgiving … [Read More...]
Leave it to Nature to come up with the perfect solutions for our messes. When it comes to getting rid of our own natural, organic wastes—from food, grease and gunk to your “you know what”—Nature has the answer: bacteria! Hungry super bacteria are what eat the gunk we find in our drains, grease traps and… [Continue Reading]
