We have written before on which plumbers you shouldaavoid, but how do you know when you'veahired a professionalaand not just another "bummer plumber?" Actually it's quite simple...

What Makes a Good Plumber?

• They have the appropriate licenses, acertifications, and insurance, all of which they are more than willing to share with you.a
• They have years of experience so they can easily answer all of your questions.
• They are accountable, show up on time, do exactly what they promised, and treat you and your home with respect
• They have plenty of credible references or reviews that are more than willing to let you know you've made the right decision.
• They make safety a top priority and will protect you, your home, and themselves at all costs.

All of our plumbers meet these criteria and handle their work with the utmost professionalism. aIf that isn't enough to convice you that we've got the residential plumbers you want and need, you should also consider that we were voted ?Best Of The Upstate?aaseven years in a rowaby the readers of The Greenville News, and are a proudamember ofaBetter Business Bureaua(we even have an A+ rating)!

We care about our customers and want to care for you too. Call Ken's, "The Picky People's Plumber," at (864) 242-5511 or contact us online ? either way, we're here for you 24/7 for any regular or emergency plumbing needs!

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Ever had your plumbing break in the middle of the night? During a dinner party? Or when you aren?t even home? It seems as though plumbing will break only in the worst possible times and calling a plumber can be expensive. Living in a home long enough you are bound to have something leak, drip or get clogged. For smaller issues like that it is important to be able to understand how to fix them and what tools to use.

No matter what, every home should have a plunger. It doesn?t matter how handy you are, a plunger will be your best friend when it comes to clogged toilets and sinks. Toilets and sinks get clogged very easily so it is important to have a plunger and to know how to use it. No plumber is necessary, simply stick the rubber end into the bottom of the toilet and push up and down. Voilα, you did it, without the help of an expensive assistant.

When dealing with plumbing you?re going to run into issues with pipes. What works better on a pipe than a wrench? Lets say your ring fell down the sink, what are you going to do? Wrenches are used to tighten and loosen pipes so you can easily retrieve fallen items. You need one wrench for turning and a second for gripping.

Getting these couple of tools to start out with and eventually learning and adding more to the collection can be very beneficial. It is easier to fix simple problems yourself then hire someone to do it for you.

By: Nicole Jensen

Mansfield Plumbing has introduced a new generation of bathing experiences for tension-riddled people. The new MicroDermTM Therapeutic Bath silently infuses bathwater with millions of microbubbles to help a bather relax, unwind and feel rejuvenated.

?The widespread appeal of the effervescent MicroDerm comes from both the relaxing warm water experience that helps soften the skin and the resulting clean, exfoliated skin,? says Haley Davis, product manager for Mansfield Plumbing. ?This bathing encounter is completely unique. I was personally amazed when I tried it ? the tiny oxygen-rich bubbles burst quietly on the skin to help clean and hydrate while exfoliating the skin?s outermost layer.?

Available now from Mansfield Plumbing in the company?s Swirl-way product line in 25 models with tub unit sizes of 60? x 32? to 72? x 42?, the MicroDerm comes in rectangular, oval and corner shapes. There are 25 different tubs, including both one- and two-person versions. Tub colors include white, bone, biscuit, almond, black, ice gray and British khaki. Trim finishes are available in white, bone, biscuit and polished chrome.

Save the night when an unexpected clog gets the best of your plumbing.a InSink offers you a highly trained 24 hours emergency plumber for your needs.a Our technician will arrive at your home with a fully stocked trucked loaded with all of the tools and products needed to repair, replace, or fix your plumbing problem.a We aim to properly diagnose the situation and provide you with high quality customer service, offering the same rates for any hour!