--- title: News from Pilot Plumbing | Home Tips description: Home Tips | News and Updates from Pilot Plumbing - Family Owned & Operated Servicing North Houston & Montgomery County Since 2005 --- [![pilotplumbing-logo](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pilotplumbing-logo.png?width=400&height=166&name=pilotplumbing-logo.png "pilotplumbing-logo")](https://pilotplumbing.com) - [Pilot Plumbing Home](https://pilotplumbing.com/) - [All Articles](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog) [Book a Demo](https://www.google.com/) # Articles from Pilot Plumbing [![Exposed copper plumbing pipe beneath a tiled floor during slab leak detection and repair.](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/Slab%20Leak.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/understanding-slab-leaks-causes-detection-and-solutions) ## [Understanding Slab Leaks: Causes, Detection, and Solutions](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/understanding-slab-leaks-causes-detection-and-solutions) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Pipes](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipes)[Pipe Repair](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipe-repair)[Water Leak](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-leak)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Repairs](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/repairs)[Repiping](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/repiping) Sep 22, 2026 A higher-than-normal water bill. A warm spot on the floor. The faint sound of running water when eve... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/understanding-slab-leaks-causes-detection-and-solutions) [![Leaking water heater with water pooling on the floor and plumbing tools nearby, indicating a need for water heater repair or replacement.](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/Water%20heater%20leaking.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/signs-you-need-a-water-heater-replacement) ## [Signs You Need a Water Heater Replacement](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/signs-you-need-a-water-heater-replacement) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-heater)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Tankless Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/tankless-water-heater) Sep 18, 2026 Your water heater is one of those home systems you probably don’t think about until something goes w... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/signs-you-need-a-water-heater-replacement) [![Plumber wearing work gloves uses adjustable pliers to repair a leaking PVC pipe as water sprays from the connection.](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/iStock%20photo%20-%20Plumber%20fixing%20a%20broken%20pipe.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/repiping-older-homes-addressing-polybutylene-steel-and-lead-issues) ## [Repiping Older Homes: Addressing Polybutylene, Steel, and Lead Issues](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/repiping-older-homes-addressing-polybutylene-steel-and-lead-issues) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Pipes](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipes)[Pipe Repair](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipe-repair)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Repairs](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/repairs)[Repiping](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/repiping) Aug 26, 2026 Older homes have plenty of character, but behind the walls, decades-old plumbing can create problems... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/repiping-older-homes-addressing-polybutylene-steel-and-lead-issues) [![Wall-mounted tankless water heater with exposed copper piping and a vent pipe in a clean, modern interior.](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/iStock%20Tankless%20Water%20Heater.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tankless-water-heater-sizing-determine-your-homes-gpm-needs) ## [Tankless Water Heater Sizing: Determine Your Home's GPM Needs](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tankless-water-heater-sizing-determine-your-homes-gpm-needs) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-heater)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Tankless Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/tankless-water-heater) Aug 10, 2026 Tankless water heaters are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners who want hot water on deman... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tankless-water-heater-sizing-determine-your-homes-gpm-needs) [![Water bill and cash swirling toward a sink drain, illustrating water waste and rising utility costs.](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/Increase%20in%20Water%20Bill%20Image.png)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/understanding-sudden-water-bill-increases-causes-and-solutions) ## [Understanding Sudden Water Bill Increases: Causes and Solutions](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/understanding-sudden-water-bill-increases-causes-and-solutions) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Pipe Repair](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipe-repair)[Water Leak](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-leak)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Repairs](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/repairs) Jul 27, 2026 Opening your monthly water bill only to discover it has doubled or even tripled can be alarming. Man... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/understanding-sudden-water-bill-increases-causes-and-solutions) [![Woman in a modern kitchen cautiously drinking cloudy, discolored tap water from a glass beside a stainless-steel sink and faucet.](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/Woman%20drinking%20smellydirty%20water%20from%20kitchen%20sink.png)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/why-does-my-water-smell-bad-common-plumbing-causes) ## [Why Does My Water Smell Bad? Common Plumbing Causes](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/why-does-my-water-smell-bad-common-plumbing-causes) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-heater)[Drain](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/drain)[Hard Water](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/hard-water)[Water Filtration](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-filtration)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips) Jul 14, 2026 You turn on the faucet to fill a glass of water or step into the shower, and suddenly you're greeted... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/why-does-my-water-smell-bad-common-plumbing-causes) [![A person trying to unclog the drain of a sink using drain snake tool](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/iStock-1308362750.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/top-causes-of-clogged-drains-in-your-home-when-diy-fixes-arent-enough) ## [Top Causes of Clogged Drains in Your Home: When DIY Fixes Aren’t Enough](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/top-causes-of-clogged-drains-in-your-home-when-diy-fixes-arent-enough) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Drain](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/drain)[Plumbing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/plumbing)[Preventive Maintenance](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/preventive-maintenance)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips) Feb 02, 2026 Nothing ruins a morning faster than stepping into the shower and watching water pool around your ank... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/top-causes-of-clogged-drains-in-your-home-when-diy-fixes-arent-enough) [![Water running from shower head in modern bathroom](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/iStock-917616066.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/no-hot-water-your-water-heater-explained) ## [No Hot Water? Your Water Heater Explained](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/no-hot-water-your-water-heater-explained) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-heater)[water](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Repairs](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/repairs) Jan 13, 2026 Few household frustrations hit harder than turning on the shower and realizing your water heater is ... [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/no-hot-water-your-water-heater-explained) [![White tankless water heater on dark background](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/Tankless%20Water%20Heater%20Image.png)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/january-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-tankless-water-heater-flush) ## [January is the Perfect Time for a Tankless Water Heater Flush](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/january-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-tankless-water-heater-flush) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/water-heater)[Preventive Maintenance](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/preventive-maintenance)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips)[Tankless Water Heater](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/tankless-water-heater) Jan 02, 2026 The Simple Maintenance Step Your Tankless Water Heater Needs [Read more](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/january-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-tankless-water-heater-flush) [![Icicles hanging on the building](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/hubfs/iStock-1288665397.jpg)](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/protecting-your-pipes-from-freezing-in-texas-winters-1) ## [Protecting Your Pipes from Freezing in Texas Winters](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/protecting-your-pipes-from-freezing-in-texas-winters-1) [Pilot Plumbing Marketing](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/author/pilot-plumbing-marketing) [Pipes](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipes)[Pipe Repair](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/pipe-repair)[Preventive Maintenance](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/preventive-maintenance)[Home Tips](https://www.pilotconstruct.com/blog/tag/home-tips) Dec 16, 2025 Texas winters have grown increasingly unpredictable. 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