Plumbing Guides for Santa Monica Homeowners

Practical, local advice on leaks, drains, water heaters, and more — written for Santa Monica homes.

Shower Wall Rattle: A Santa Monica Fix

2026-06-06

Shower Wall Rattle: A Santa Monica Fix

A rattle inside the shower wall when the water runs is a loose pipe or valve shifting with the flow. The.

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Smell From the Laundry Tub: A Santa Monica Fix

2026-06-07

Smell From the Laundry Tub: A Santa Monica Fix

A smell from the laundry tub is the trap or the standpipe, and a dry or unvented trap is the usual cause..

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Green Water from the Tap: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-08

Green Water from the Tap: A Santa Monica Guide

Green water from the tap is alarming, and it usually points to copper in the water. Here is what causes it.

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Outdoor Drainage Solutions: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-09

Outdoor Drainage Solutions: A Santa Monica Guide

The outdoor drainage carries the rain away from the house and the yard. The drains and the grading protect.

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Walk-In Shower Plumbing: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-10

Walk-In Shower Plumbing: A Santa Monica Guide

A walk-in shower needs waterproofing, a sloped pan, and a properly set drain. Here is the Santa Monica.

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Plumbing Basics for Students Living Away: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-11

Plumbing Basics for Students Living Away: A Santa Monica Guide

Students in a dorm or a shared house meet plumbing realities for the first time. A few basics prevent the.

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Plumbing Prep for a Potluck: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-12

Plumbing Prep for a Potluck: A Santa Monica Guide

A potluck brings many dishes and many cooks to the kitchen at once, and the plumbing works the whole evening..

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Relocating a Toilet in a Remodel: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-13

Relocating a Toilet in a Remodel: A Santa Monica Guide

Moving a toilet in a remodel changes the drain, the vent, and the floor. The relocation is one of the bigger.

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Water Hammer: Why Your Pipes Bang in Santa Monica

2026-06-14

Water Hammer: Why Your Pipes Bang in Santa Monica

That loud bang when the washing machine or dishwasher shuts off is called water hammer. It is more than a.

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Green Roofs and Roof Drainage Plumbing: A Santa Monica Guide

2026-06-15

Green Roofs and Roof Drainage Plumbing: A Santa Monica Guide

A green roof adds a layer of soil and plants above the roof membrane. The drainage and the plumbing keep the.

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