Eliminating the risk of losing your home value, the flexibility to easily move when your lease ends, and lower maintenance costs are just some of the many advantages of renting. While the landlord manages or owns the property, you still have responsibilities in order to keep it in good condition.  Here's a list of 10 plumbing tips every renter will be glad to know. 

This Energy Saver 101 infographic lays out the different types of water heaters on the market and will help you figure out how to select the best model for your home.

Alligator Plumbing will help you find the perfect gas or electric hot water heater for your home and lifestyle. From instant-on, energy efficient, tankless water heaters to traditional tanks. We've got the Bay Area covered.

While the list of items we'd advise not to put down your garbage disposal is rather large, lets start with two items we frequently see and hear go down ones disposal. As much as we love rice and pasta they are notorious garbage disposal demons. 

Is your water heater leaking? Hearing strange noises? No hot water? No problem. Alligator Plumbing provides services for all your water heater needs. We service all energy efficient, gas, electric, and tankless water heaters.

A garbage disposal is a very useful appliance for eliminating waste in the kitchen and keeping your sink clean and tidy. Unfortunately, the bowels of a garbage disposal have a tendency to collect spoiled food causing bacteria buildup over time, which can culminate in a very unpleasant odor.

Here are four of our favorite tips to fight that stinky sink.

Before you leave, take a look at the tips below to ensure your home is ready for “vacation-mode” too.

Here's our list of 8 pre-vacation tips to avoid plumbing problems while you’re out of town!

If you’re gone for several weeks, consider shutting off your main shut off valve. By turning off your main shut off valve, you’re not allowing any water to enter your home. 

Did you know that Kool Aid may be the secret to finding out if your toilets leaking? And you thought it was strange your local plumber had Kool Aid in their tool box.