Cutting back on water use in your home will help save you money and put less strain on your plumbing system. Water conservation is also

Horror hits hard the moment you realize you have clogged your host’s toilet, and awkward doesn’t even begin to describe how you’ll feel telling them

When you turn off a faucet and hear a thumping or pounding sound, that’s water hammer. It happens when water quickly changes the direction of

Once it appears that winter is giving way to spring in the Puget Sound area, we can expect plenty of rain. Although you may not

Washington residents know that our colder winter months make the pipes outside of our homes vulnerable to freezing. As the temperature drops outside you need

Septic tanks typically come with alarms for a good reason. It is extremely important that you know if your septic system has a problem because

When you feel cold water coming out of your hot faucet tap for more than a minute or two, chances are good that your water

With winter well on the way, it is important to prepare pipes for the cold weather ahead. Pipes that crack or burst when the water

With all the soap, hair, shampoo, and debris that find their way down your bathtub drain, it isn’t surprising that it clogs every so often.

Are you cooking during this holiday season and entertaining guests in your home? If so, you are more at risk than at any other time

Whenever you have a number of guests in your home at the same time, plumbing issues may arise due to the capacity of your plumbing

If there is water around the base of your toilet, you likely have a toilet leak. Stop using the toilet immediately because the water that

At FloHawks, we decided to celebrate Halloween by carving a pumpkin using an image inspired by our company logo. Follow the steps below to create

Most of us never think about the many things we do every day that affect our sewer system. But, the reality is, our sewer lines

Over time, your main water line experiences plenty of wear and tear as it delivers water to and from your home every day. Many types

A clogged drainfield is one of the most common (and expensive) causes of septic system failure. However, a septic tank outlet filter can be a

As a homeowner, dirty water coming up through your shower drain and into your bathtub is never a good sign – especially if it reeks

That frustrating “drip-drip-drip” from a leaky faucet or running toilet does more than annoy your family. Every drip is wasting water, which is not only

Pets are loving creatures. And the animal lovers among us gladly open our homes to them. However, while you may be willing to share most

Are you a Lake Tapps Resident and looking for a TAPPSWISE Certified Septic Care Provider? Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is now offering an incentive program

There is a lot to consider when selling your home, including making sure your septic tank is inspected, pumped, and certified with the Health Department

In June and July of 2017, FloHawks was contracted by the City of Salem, OR to clean out two city digesters. In all, it took

Trees provide many aesthetic and economic benefits. They improve air quality, reduce storm water runoff, and provide homes for wildlife. Planting trees in and around

At FloHawks we take pride in helping homeowners maintain their plumbing systems. Below are some common industry terms you may find helpful as you encounter

Like other household appliances, regularly maintaining your home’s hot water heater can extend its useful life. Because we rely on water heaters daily, it’s important

A sewer gas odor can come from your household septic system or the sanitary sewer system. If you notice a foul smell that is causing

Can You Believe Our Little Girl Is Two? It just seems like yesterday we were holding a contest to figure our what to name our

Over time, your home’s plumbing system will slowly gather debris, coating the walls of pipes and, if left unchecked, eventually restricting the flow of water,

Since your home’s plumbing system is hidden behind walls, it’s easy to not pay it too much attention until it is clogged. A slow drain

Knowing where your septic tank is located on your property is an important part of regular maintenance. Eventually, all septic tanks will require regular inspections

All plumbing systems develop clogs. There’s no way to avoid it. What to do? As the old saying goes… the best solution is prevention. You

Because septic tanks are buried underground, locating and accessing tank lids for inspection and pumping can be a potentially difficult, time-consuming, and costly endeavor. Fortunately,

In the plumbing world it is good to remember that everything is connected in one way or another. In case you never realized it, the

Typically, unnoticed, most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about their floor drains. But floor drains can be a lifesaver if your house

Access to water in the U.S. couldn’t be easier, you wake up, make coffee, jump in the shower, brush your teeth and turn on the

While most homes in the state of Washington are connected to public sewage lines, there are still a large percentage of homes who rely on

If your pipes seem to take too long to drain or if you’re spending way too much time pouring caustic chemicals down your drains to

With all the holidays, family and friends may be gathering at your home to enjoy the season together and to feast on way too much

Since they are stable and inexpensive, subsurface soil absorption fields (also called drain fields or leach fields) usually are considered to be the best method

Life inside your septic tank is a carefully maintained of billions of naturally occurring microscopic critters living in a septic system, allowing it to work