5 Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling Your Bathroom You’ve finally decided to start renovating your bathroom. Congratulations! If you’re like many of the Fox Cities homeowners that we talk to, your renovation is on your mind constantly. Perhaps you’ve searched online, bought design books and magazines, or even have an inspiration board on Pinterest. However,…
Why does my bathroom drain smell bad? Updated: April 2021 Your bathroom drains take so much over the course of a day… Toothpaste, soaps, mouthwash, and germs from our hands, the list goes on! You may be facing a nasty bacteria buildup that can occur in the drain pipes due to the wet environment. That…
When it comes to small bathrooms, powder rooms, and half-baths, it’s all about function, design, and creativity. If you don’t have much room to work with, don’t fret. We’ve worked on our fair share of small bathrooms in Fox Cities homes that not only look great but are also functional and safe. Check out these…
5 Reasons to Have Conditioned Water in Your Home From showers to drinking to cleaning, you use a lot of water every day. If you really think about it, do you know what’s actually in the water you and your family use constantly at home? Generally, there are some extras added. Chlorine is added to…
Updated: April 2021 10 ways to upgrade your bathroom for Wisconsin winters Winter 2020-2021 is in the books, and we’re sure everyone in Northeast Wisconsin is ready for the warmer temps of spring and summer! If you’re still having frigid flashbacks to that February freeze, you’re in luck! At Watters Plumbing, we can help you…
The busy holiday season is here and we are loving it! Family dinners, holiday parties, “Friendsgiving” celebrations, and other festivities are essential for the holidays, but be cautious about how you dispose of food while cooking and after a meal. You can easily go from enjoying quality time with friends and family to having your…
There’s no doubt winter takes its toll here in the Fox Cities and Green Bay area. We’ve seen wind chills ranging from -30 to -60 with blowing winds, frequent school closures, slippery roads and, of course, plenty of plumbing issues due to the cold and snow. One of the main issues we deal with throughout…
Updated: April 2021 We’re big fans of walk-in bathtubs here at Watters Plumbing, and you should be too! When we recommend walk-in bathtubs to customers, we often get a response somewhere along the lines of “I’m too young for that” or “I don’t need one of those yet.” While walk-in bathtubs are generally associated with…
How do I detect a water leak in my house? Leaks can be incredibly tricky — and sneaky. They’re not always that constant “drip, drip, drip” noise you may think of. They often go undetected for months, costing homeowners and business owners hundreds of dollars or more each year and wasting tons of water. We…
When was the last time you took a good, hard look at your bathroom? It’s a room you use frequently but probably don’t give much thought. Maybe it’s time you did. Your bathroom is an important room in your home and essential to your family’s health and happiness. It deserves a little TLC. Whether it’s…