Howdy folks,
Stephen Jordan here—your friendly neighborhood pipe-tamer and founder of SMJ Plumbing Services. Now that the holidays have come and gone, I think it’s time we address the, uh… leftovers that didn’t quite make it to the trash can.
Every year around this time, my phone starts ringin’ like church bells on Sunday morning. And nine times out of ten, the culprit is the same: drains clogged up tighter than a jar of Aunt Linda’s homemade preserves. Bless our hearts, we Louisianans love to cook—and we cook big—but our drains weren’t built to handle everything we throw at ’em. Grease, gravy, potato skins, mystery gunk scraped off the cutting board… it all adds up.
Truth is, holiday cooking creates the perfect storm. Hot grease goes down easy, but once it cools? It hardens up faster than a pecan praline. Mix in soap scum, food scraps, and a sink that’s been workin’ overtime, and suddenly that water’s just sittin’ there lookin’ confused.
Now, you might be tempted to reach for that bargain-bin drain cleaner, but let me save you the headache—and the repairs. Those chemicals can damage your pipes quicker than a toddler with a permanent marker. A proper drain cleaning means breakin’ up the buildup safely, checkin’ your lines, and makin’ sure there’s no bigger issue lurkin’ down the pipe.
At SMJ Plumbing Services, we’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the good humor to get those drains runnin’ smooth again—no judgment for what we might find, I promise. So if your sink sounds like it’s garglin’ or your shower’s tryin’ to turn into a birdbath, give us a holler.
We’ll clear the clogs faster than you can say “leftover gumbo.”
—Stephen Jordan
SMJ Plumbing Services, Slidell, LA
Howdy y’all,
Stephen Jordan here—CEO, founder, and resident pipe-wrangler at SMJ Plumbing Services. If you’ve ever lived in an older South Louisiana home, you already know they come with charm, character, and pipes that sometimes date back to when Elvis was still swiveling his hips on TV.
Now don’t get me wrong—I love a house with history. But every so often, those old pipes start sendin’ you little signals. Maybe the water pressure’s lookin’ a bit shy, or you’re hearin’ gurgles that sound like the plumbing’s tryin’ to communicate with spirits. Or maybe your water’s comin’ out a shade that ain’t exactly what the Good Lord intended. When you start seein’ these signs, your home’s politely whisperin’, “Hey… might be time for a plumbing update.”
Upgrading your plumbing isn’t just about fixin’ what’s broken. It’s about makin’ sure your home can keep up with modern life—dishwashers, bigger showers, tankless heaters, the whole nine yards. Old galvanized or cast-iron pipes corrode over time, slow your flow, and can cause leaks that turn into repairs nobody wants to deal with.
A proper update means better water quality, improved efficiency, and fewer surprises drippin’ from your ceiling at 2 a.m. Plus, you’ll be addin’ value to your home—and peace of mind to your day.
At SMJ Plumbing Services, we take a friendly, honest approach. We’ll check your system, talk you through your options, and get everything updated cleaner than a freshly polished crawfish pot. No fuss, no pressure, just dependable work from folks who care.
If your home’s plumbing is startin’ to show its age, give us a holler. We’ll help bring your pipes into the modern world—one upgrade at a time.
—Stephen Jordan
SMJ Plumbing Services, Slidell, LA