5 Common Plumbing Problems to Look for While House Hunting A new home is a clean slate. While moving can be stressful it can also be an exciting opportunity. However, a strong foundation (like good plumbing) is more important than a walk-in closet. Common plumbing problems can lurk below the surface and cause major damage … Continue reading 5 Common Plumbing Problems to Look for While House Hunting

What Causes Corroded Pipes—And How to Spot Corrosion in Your Home While older homes certainly have their charm, they can also come with a laundry list of problems.  Older piping systems are typically high up on this list. Many old houses have galvanized (zinc-coated) pipes or copper pipes. Unlike newer homes with corrosion-resistant PVC (polyvinyl … Continue reading What Causes Corroded Pipes—And How to Spot Corrosion in Your Home

Why You Should Never Use Chemical Drain Cleaners in Your Home When you’re facing a slow-draining kitchen sink or a stagnant shower drain, you might be tempted to turn to a chemical drain cleaner. Think again. Chemical drain cleaners seem like a quick, easy fix—but they don’t get to the root of the problem and … Continue reading Why You Should Never Use Chemical Drain Cleaners in Your Home

3 Tips To Protect Your Home From Flooding Spring showers may happily bring beautiful flowers, but they also come with an unwelcome guest: flooding. Don’t let your home suffer from the costly and stressful flooding headache. Turn over a new leaf instead. Flatley’s is here to help. Read on to learn 3 easy ways you can … Continue reading 3 Tips To Protect Your Home From Flooding

Why Does My Hot Water Always Run Out? Ah, a hot shower. There’s no better start to your morning. (Except maybe pancakes.) But there is nothing more frustrating than running out of hot water before your shower finishes. No one likes freezing showers—but no one will admit to hogging the hot water. Why does this … Continue reading Why Does My Hot Water Always Run Out?

Get Your Sump Pump Checked This Spring Living in the Midwest has its perks… like unpredictable spring thunderstorms! A flooded basement can result in thousands of dollars in damage and potential loss of important and cherished items. The Chicago suburbs are notorious for not being prepared against spring flooding. It’s important to have your sump … Continue reading Get Your Sump Pump Checked This Spring

7 Helpful Plumbing Tips to Follow Before Going on Vacation After a chilly winter, you deserve to soak up some sun. Spring break is just around the corner. Maybe your family is off to a week-stay in the Bahamas—if so, we’re jealous. No matter where you’re jetting off to, don’t forget to prep those pipes. … Continue reading 7 Helpful Plumbing Tips to Follow Before Going on Vacation

3 Common Plumbing Problems in Old Houses The Chicagoland area is famous for its beautiful, historic architecture. It’s an exciting area for first-time home owners, who have plenty of options for historic and spacious houses full of character. Unfortunately, behind all the charm in the old house of your dreams could be disastrous plumbing problems. … Continue reading 3 Common Plumbing Problems in Old Houses

4 Things You Should Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal Cooking a special Valentine’s Day meal for your sweetie? Don’t end up having to interrupt your romantic weekend with a plumbing appointment for your garbage disposal. They are great clean-up tools, but you should know that they are not invincible. How a Garbage Disposal Actually … Continue reading 4 Things You Should Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal

In Memoriam: Elizabeth Flatley It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of Elizabeth Flatley’s passing on Wednesday, December 28th, 2016. She was a beautiful soul whose love touched many. She leaves behind many children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We invite you to read her obituary. Michael Flatley Sr. and Elizabeth Flatley worked so … Continue reading In Memoriam: Elizabeth Flatley