One Hour Rooter’s Plumbing Blog

For busy families with children, back to school is its own season. This time of year, they are busy preparing for another year in the classroom, buying school supplies, new clothes and getting [...]

To say this summer has been hot is an understatement. Minnesota started setting record highs in early June and the heat has been on ever since. Not only that, but the heat has been joined by some [...]

Minnesota summers are iconic for going to the lake, fairs, and outdoor festivals and events. But they also seem to bring a higher-than-normal water bill. Whether it’s because kids are home from [...]

Warm, sunny days are ahead. Summer has finally arrived in Minnesota and for most that means it’s time for outdoor fun and entertaining, vacations, cabin stays and beach days. Unfortunately, your [...]

A wet basement can cause all sorts of problems from water damage and mold to rust and rot to poor indoor air quality. Having a sump pump installed in your basement could help keep it dry, [...]

The days are getting longer. The weather’s getting warmer. Winter has melted away and spring is drawing nearer. As wonderful as that all sounds, there’s work to be done. Winter can leave behind a [...]

When the outside temps start dipping below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, exposed or poorly insulated pipes in basements, garages, and crawl spaces become susceptible to freezing and potentially [...]

Winter can be hard on your home’s plumbing system. Add the frigid temperatures of a Minnesota winter to the increased demand on your indoor plumbing as your family hunkers down to wait out the [...]

It’s easy to forget about your home’s plumbing when everything is working right. We often take it for granted that water will be there when we need it and drain away when we don’t. It isn’t until [...]

Some plumbing problems take only a quick easy fix to solve, like a little plunging on a clogged toilet or tightening a loose connection, others may look simple but require more knowledge or tools [...]

You’ve come home to a flooded basement, a burst pipe or awoke to water spraying everywhere. After the panic settles in, you clear your head and call a plumber. But what do you do while you wait? [...]

Fall is here and although Minneapolis may still see a few more warm days, the colorful leaves are dropping, signaling the approach of winter. As we fill our to do lists with yard work, leaf [...]