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Tips for Soldering Copper or Brass Plumbing
Do you consider yourself handy or a DIY enthusiast? Then you don’t mind fixing minor plumbing issues when they come along, which is great. If you plan on doing any projects that involve metal plumbing (pipes and fittings), then you’ll need to know how to…
Flush Smart – What You Can and Should Not Put Down the Toilet
It’s nicknamed the “porcelain throne,” but the truth is we don’t give our toilet the royal treatment. Far too often, we flush items that have no business going down the toilet drain. This can lead to all sorts of plumbing issues, from a simple toilet…
4 Things to Try if Your Toilet is Continuously Running
Long-distance running can be very beneficial for your health. But if you’re toilet is running for a long period of time, it’s rarely a good thing. When you hear the tank constantly refilling or running when not in use, something inside of the tank is…
Replace a Garbage Disposal Splash Guard in 8 Steps
You may enjoy using the garbage disposal in your kitchen but that doesn’t mean you want to watch your hard-earned money go down the drain. The average service life of a garbage disposal unit is 8-15 years, which mostly pertains to the motor. However, there…
Keeping Your Basement Dry With a Sump Pump
A flooded basement can be one of the worst nightmares for homeowners. If you have a finished basement, water can ruin flooring, walls, furniture, and any other items near the floor. Even if your basement is unfinished, standing water can lead to mold growth and…
The Pros and Cons of Clay Sewer Pipe
The history of clay pipes is long and rather impressive. The first known urban plumbing system was in Babylonia around 4000 BC and utilized clay pipes. Even at recent as the 1990s, clays was a popular material for municipal plumbing systems. However, in the past…
Waterless Urinals – How Do They Work?
Any way you can cut down on your water use is good for the environment and can save your business money. Whether you’re running a restaurant or have a small office space, the bathrooms – especially the men’s room – can be a good place…
What to Do If Your Toilet is Leaking at the Base
Even if you’re a fan of horror movies, the sight of water seeping out from the toilet base in your home can give you nightmares. You don’t know what’s in the water, why it’s ending up on the floor, or how to make it stop….
Keep Your Restaurant Running Smoothly By Cleaning the Grease Trap
As a restaurant owner, you’re focused on making sure delicious food is leaving the kitchen to keep your customers happy and satisfied. But every once in a while, it’s a good idea to tend to some ingredients that didn’t make it on the plate and…
6 Common Causes of Black Specks in Your Water
Water quality is an issue that has been getting a lot of national attention in the past few years. The good news is that most of us can enjoy fresh, clean, and healthy water from a municipal water supply or a well system. However, if…