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 our water supply here in the Fox Cities and…
The temperatures are dropping here in Wisconsin and only time will tell if we’re in for another winter full of dangerously low temperatures or above-average snowfall. When it starts to get cold, we like to hunker down and enjoy the warmth of our homes. A popular word and trend that often comes up this time…
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…
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 an aging population, that shouldn’t be the case. The perks of these awesome tubs extend to everyone, not…
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 a year and wasting tons of water. We hear from people throughout the Fox Cities that have had…
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…
Many homeowners we talk to in the Fox Cities think leaks are no big deal. After all, it’s just a few drips, right? Wrong. Even small leaks can be adding huge additional costs to your water bill. Check out these estimates to see what a leak is really costing you: A fast dripping faucet can…
We don’t normally toot our own horns, but sometimes we’re just so proud of our team and work, we can’t help but speak up! If you’re considering a bathroom renovation, you probably already know that there are multiple plumbing and bathroom remodeling companies in the Fox Cities to pick from. With that in mind, we…
At Watters, we get lots of questions about sump pumps — especially in the spring when our Wisconsin winter snow finally starts to thaw out and flood risks are higher. Sump pumps are nifty devices that all too often go unnoticed in your basement until it either doesn’t work (yikes!) or it’s time to replace…