Plumbing Tips, How-To’s, and Advice from Your Local Experts

Stay informed with helpful plumbing advice, maintenance tips, and expert guidance from Buffington’s Plumbing. We share practical, easy-to-follow blogs for homeowners throughout Brooks, Griffin, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Newnan & Zebulon.

Start the Year Right: 7 Smart Plumbing Resolutions for 2026

By Heather Justus • January 5, 2026
Start the Year Right: 7 Smart Plumbing Resolutions for 2026
Close-up of a brown pipe with small, clear icicles hanging from it. Winter setting.

5 Winter Plumbing Tips to Protect Your Home This December

December 9, 2025
Learn key December plumbing tips to prevent frozen pipes, protect water heaters, and avoid winter plumbing emergencies in Brooks & surrounding areas.
A close up of a water meter on a concrete surface.

What Is Backflow—and Why Georgia Homeowners Should Test Annually

By Heather Justus • June 9, 2025
Protect your water supply with annual backflow testing. Learn what backflow is, why it matters, and when you need service in Brooks, GA
A man is fixing a water heater with a wrench.

Water Heater Not Working? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Fix Yourself

By Heather Justus • June 9, 2025
No hot water? Don’t panic. Learn what you can check yourself and when it’s time to call Buffington’s Plumbing for water heater repair in Brooks, GA.
A person is using a drain snake to unblock a sink.

5 Signs Your Drain Needs Professional Cleaning (Before It’s Too Late)

By Heather Justus • June 9, 2025
Slow drain? Gurgling pipes? Learn the 5 warning signs that it’s time to call a drain cleaning plumber in Brooks, GA before the problem gets worse.