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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.

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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Your Water Spots Are Trying to Tell You Something

We recently had a customer confidently tell us: “My water is fine. I don’t have hard water.” And honestly… I smiled a little. Because one of the easiest ways to tell if you do have hard water is simply by … Continue reading

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Another Cracked Vortens Toilet Avoided in Creekside Park

Well… the cracked Vortens toilet issue just keeps lingering around our area. Recently, we helped a homeowner in the Creekside Park neighborhood of Spring who made a very smart and proactive decision regarding the toilets in her home. And honestly? … Continue reading

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Sometimes One Water Heater Isn’t the Only Problem One of the things we see often in plumbing is this: If one water heater is failing… chances are the other one is close behind. Recently, we helped a homeowner in the … Continue reading

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