Is Your Water Heater Ready for Holiday Guests? Holiday season in East Texas means family gatherings, big meals, out-of-town guests, and plenty of time at home. While you’re busy prepping food, cleaning, and getting the guest room ready, there’s one essential system that often gets ignored until it fails: Your water heater. In Texas’ cooler … [Read More]

Essential Fall Plumbing Projects for Tyler, TX Homeowners As the hot East Texas summer gives way to cooler autumn weather, it’s the perfect time for Tyler homeowners to get their plumbing systems ready for the winter months. While we don’t get the harsh freezes of the northern states, fall in Tyler brings cooler nights, the … [Read More]

Broken Toilet? Signs You Need Toilet Repair & Who to Call A malfunctioning toilet can go from annoying to disastrous fast. Whether it’s constantly running, won’t flush, or has a mysterious leak, ignoring the issue can lead to wasted water, property damage, and even plumbing system failure. At The Mink Plumbing, we’ve helped homeowners with … [Read More]

DIY Drain Cleaning vs. Professional Sewer Cleaning: What Works & What Doesn’t When your sink starts draining slowly or your shower water pools around your feet, it’s tempting to reach for the plunger, the baking soda, or the nearest bottle of drain cleaner. DIY drain cleaning can seem like the quickest (and cheapest) fix. But … [Read More]

The Biggest Mistakes Homeowners Make with Their Sewer Lines (and How to Avoid Them) Your sewer line is one of those systems you don’t think about—until something goes wrong. By then, you’re usually dealing with a messy (and expensive) problem. At The Mink Plumbing, we’ve seen it all: cracked pipes, massive clogs, and full-blown backups … [Read More]

What Causes Sewer Line Damage? A Homeowner’s Guide Are you worried about a damaged sewer line on your property and aren’t sure where to start? Problems with your sewer aren’t just an inconvenience; they can also lead to costly sewer line repairs, unpleasant odors, and potential health hazards. Getting to the bottom of common sewer … [Read More]