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About theplumbersbride

Born & raised in Houston TX Devoted wife of a master plumber and mother of three. One of my favorite quotes is. Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.

Why “The Why” Matters

One of my favorite parts of working in our family business is hearing from happy customers. Recently, Bear received an email from a customer that truly made my day. She wasn’t writing because we asked her to. She wasn’t responding … Continue reading

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Why Is My Bathroom Sink Leaking? It Might Not Be Your Sink.

One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that plumbing problems don’t always start where you see the water. Recently, we were called to a home in the Windrose neighborhood of Spring because the homeowner noticed something unusual. … Continue reading

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Sometimes Getting It Right Means Doing It Twice

One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that remodeling a home isn’t always about plumbing. Sometimes it’s about vision. Or more accurately… Sometimes it’s about trying to picture something you’ve never seen before. If you’re anything like … Continue reading

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Proud of My Family. Proud of My Team.

Recently, we received an email from a customer that simply said: “Your guys are first class!” As a business owner, those words mean a lot. As a wife, mom, and grandma, they mean even more. I am incredibly proud of … Continue reading

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Through Rain, Floods, and Whatever Else Texas Throws at Us

A Bear’s Plumbing apprentice works in heavy rain beside a flooded street to restore water service for a homeowner. Our team is committed to helping customers through all weather conditions, from summer storms to emergency plumbing repairs. Continue reading

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The Case of the Missing Reading Glasses

One of my favorite parts of working at Bear’s Plumbing is the conversations I get to have with our customers. Yesterday’s call may go down as one of my favorites. The customer called because she had accidentally flushed her reading … Continue reading

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Why Is My Cold Water Hot?

You walk over to the sink. Turn on the cold water. And… it’s hot. Not warm. Not room temperature. Actually hot. If you live in Houston or surrounding areas, you’re definitely not the first person to ask: “Why is my … Continue reading

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Copper Pipes Don’t Last Forever

One of the things I’ve learned over the years in plumbing is this: Just because something is hidden behind walls doesn’t mean it lasts forever. Recently, we’ve been talking with more homeowners about aging copper piping systems — especially in … Continue reading

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The Plumbing Problems Nobody Wants to Talk About

There are some plumbing calls that homeowners never forget. And trust me… a whole house stoppage is one of them. Recently, we helped a homeowner in the Hannover Village subdivision of Spring who suddenly found themselves dealing with every homeowner’s … Continue reading

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The Toilet Parts Are Fine… I Replaced the Flapper 8 Years Ago.

We all got a pretty good laugh out of this one. A customer confidently told us:👉 “The toilet insides are fine. I replaced the flapper 8 years ago.” Bless it. 😂 Now don’t get me wrong — we absolutely appreciate … Continue reading

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