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I Used Dish Soap In My Dishwasher – Now What?
When you’re out of dishwasher detergent and in desperate need of cleaning up after dinner, you might think it’s no big deal to use dish soap instead. It has to be basically the same thing, right? Wrong. You might think it’s a safe trade, but…
Fix a Smelly Garbage Disposal in 3 Easy Steps
“What’s that smell?” If you have to hold your nose every time you go into the kitchen, there’s a good chance that the funky odor is coming from the sink. The garbage disposal is a convenient appliance but is subjected to a wide array of…
Top 3 Causes of Bathroom Sink Clogs
When most people think of bathroom clogs, they assume the problem lies in the toilet or shower drain. However, the bathroom sink is another common spot where clogs occur. If you’re experiencing backups when you brush your teeth or hassles while washing your hands, it’s…
5 Ways to Fix a Weak Toilet Flush
When you push down on the toilet handle and you hear the flow of swirling water, the next things you expect are the contents to vanish and to be left with a clean bowl. But unfortunately, that may not be the case if the toilet…
Be Prepared – 5 Quicks Fixes to Common Plumbing Problems
Time is money. It’s a common phrase in business but it also applies to plumbing problems in your home. When a problem arises, the longer you wait to address it, the more costly the damage and repair will likely become. Even if you’re not an…
Clean Your Sump Pump in 5 Easy Steps
Did you know your sump pump should be cleaned once a year? Most homeowners don’t realize the amount of sludge and residue that can cling to this important home appliance. Like most things, if you don’t take care of your sump pump with routine maintenance,…
Top 3 Reasons Your Toilet Won’t Flush
Toilets are an absolutely necessity in homes. But toilet troubles can be a huge burden for homeowners. For as often as toilets are used, however, it’s not surprising that they tend to have a decent amount of issues. Luckily, most toilets aren’t too complex and…
5 Common Culprits of a Clogged Bathroom Sink
We hate to break it to you, but toilets aren’t the only places in the bathroom that fall victim to clogs. The bathroom sink is just as susceptible to this common plumbing problem. Every day, seemingly harmless items you use in the sink actually have…
Rusty-Looking Water? Here’s What You Should Know and Do About It
At first, it may look like a scene from a horror movie – red or brownish water coming from a sink faucet or showerhead. Not only does it look gross but it also smells. Then you remember the news stories of water contamination around the…
What Homeowners Should Know About Sewer Pipes
If you don’t know what kind of sewer pipe you have at your home, you’re likely one of the lucky homeowners who hasn’t experienced a sewer problem. Most people don’t even think about their sewer or sewer pipes until there is an obvious issue. While…