Plumbing Tips for Homeowners

Short, practical guides to help you spot problems early and know when to call.

How to Find and Close Your Main Water Shutoff

Two minutes of practice now can save you thousands in water damage later. Here's where to look and how to close it.

If your main line backs up every year, roots are the usual suspect. Here's why they get in and how to stop them.

Weak shower, slow-filling sink? Find out if the problem is one fixture or the whole house, and what fixes it.

Bubbles in the bowl mean air is coming back up the drain. Here's what it tells you and when it points to the sewer line.

Rough price ranges for the plumbing jobs Yuba City homeowners call about most, plus what pushes a price up or down.