The Warning Signs of a Gas Line Problem in an Old Fort Collins Home
Black iron gas pipe can last decades, but a handful of specific signs mean it's time to stop waiting and call.
September 18, 2026
Read the guideGUIDES
The Plumbing Guys Fort Collins blog
Decision-point guides for Fort Collins homeowners: repair vs. replace, what actually costs what, and what the seasons here do to a house.
Your Fort Collins Irrigation System Needs Annual Backflow Testing. Here's Why It's the Law, Not a Suggestion
It's an easy requirement to forget, and an easy one to get current on once you understand what it's actually protecting.
September 14, 2026
Read the guideBattery Backup or Water-Powered? Choosing a Sump Pump Backup for Fort Collins Spring Melt
Both protect a basement during a power outage. They just do it in genuinely different ways with different tradeoffs.
September 7, 2026
Read the guideFinishing a Fort Collins Basement? Here's What the Plumbing Permit Actually Covers
A lot of basement finish projects skip this step and pay for it later, often right when they're trying to sell.
August 31, 2026
Read the guidePartial or Full Repipe? What Actually Decides It for an Old Fort Collins Home
The condition of the pipe you're keeping matters more than the age of the house.
August 24, 2026
Read the guideWhat Old Town Restaurants Get Wrong About Grease Trap Maintenance
It's rarely about forgetting the trap exists. It's about the schedule not matching how busy the kitchen actually is.
August 17, 2026
Read the guideSnaking Keeps Failing on the Same Drain: Here's Why Jetting Works Differently
A cable punches a hole. High-pressure water actually cleans the pipe. That difference explains why one holds and the other doesn't.
August 10, 2026
Read the guideCarbon Filter or Reverse Osmosis? What Fort Collins Water Actually Needs
The two solve different problems, and knowing which one you're actually trying to solve saves you from buying the wrong system.
August 3, 2026
Read the guideHow Often Does a Septic Tank Near Fort Collins Actually Need Pumping?
The three-to-five-year rule of thumb is a starting point, not the whole answer, for Laporte and Wellington properties on private systems.
July 27, 2026
Read the guideThat Running Toilet Is Costing You More Than You Think
A worn flapper is a five-minute fix that a lot of Fort Collins homeowners let run for months.
July 20, 2026
Read the guideDoes Your Fort Collins Home Actually Need a Water Softener? An Honest Answer
Our water is moderately hard, not extreme, and that changes who genuinely benefits from a softener.
July 13, 2026
Read the guideMy Disposal Just Hums: A Fort Collins Homeowner's Troubleshooting Guide
Before you assume it's dead, there's a genuinely safe way to check for the most common cause yourself.
July 6, 2026
Read the guideCompression, Cartridge, or Ceramic Disc: What Kind of Faucet Do You Actually Have?
It changes everything about how it gets fixed, and a lot of Fort Collins homes have more than one type under the same roof.
June 29, 2026
Read the guideWhat Actually Freezes a Pipe in a Fort Collins Winter, and How to Stop It
It's rarely just about how cold it gets. It's about how fast, and how exposed.
June 22, 2026
Read the guideHow Long Should a Boiler Actually Last in an Old Fort Collins Home?
Longer than most homeowners think, if it gets the maintenance most homeowners skip.
June 15, 2026
Read the guideIs a Tankless Water Heater Actually Worth It in Fort Collins? A Realistic Look
Not a hype piece, and not a takedown either, just the specific tradeoffs that matter for this climate and this water.
June 8, 2026
Read the guideRepair or Replace? A Fort Collins Homeowner's Guide to a Failing Water Heater
Age matters, but it's not the only number worth checking before you decide.
June 1, 2026
Read the guideDoes Your Fort Collins Bathroom Need an Anti-Scald Valve? Probably, and Here's Why
A lot of older homes here still have shower valves without a protection that's been standard on new installs for years.
May 25, 2026
Read the guideTank or Tankless in Fort Collins? A Straight Comparison, No Sales Pitch
Both work well here. The right one depends on your household, your space, and your gas line, not a marketing brochure.
May 18, 2026
Read the guideBuying an Older Fort Collins Home? Here's What a Sewer Scope Actually Tells You
Larimer County doesn't require it as part of closing, which is exactly why it's worth asking for yourself.
May 11, 2026
Read the guideTrenchless or Traditional? What Actually Decides How Your Fort Collins Sewer Line Gets Fixed
The camera inspection, not the homeowner's preference, is usually what settles this question.
May 4, 2026
Read the guideSnaking It Yourself vs. Calling a Plumber: A Fort Collins Homeowner's Honest Guide
A store-bought drain snake handles some clogs just fine. Here's how to tell which ones and which ones you're better off not touching.
April 27, 2026
Read the guideRepair, Reroute, or Replace: Deciding What to Do About a Fort Collins Slab Leak
Once a slab leak is confirmed, there are three real paths forward, and the right one depends on details most homeowners never think to ask about.
April 20, 2026
Read the guideYour Fort Collins Water Bill Just Jumped. Here's How to Tell If It's a Leak
A rising bill has a handful of real causes, and most homeowners can rule several out before calling anyone.
April 13, 2026
Read the guideWill Insurance Cover Your Fort Collins Water Damage? What Actually Decides It
The plumbing cause of the flood matters more to your insurer than how much water there was.
April 6, 2026
Read the guideNeed help before you finish reading?
Call and describe what's happening. You'll reach a plumber, not a form.