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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…
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…
How High Water Pressure Can Damage Your Home’s Plumbing System
No one likes to shower with low water pressure, but it’s important to maintain a healthy pressure level within your home to prevent major plumbing issues – not to mention the fact that keeping water pressure higher than necessary can make your utility bills higher…
Look Out For These 10 Common Causes of Plumbing Leaks
Water is an essential part of our home. We drink it, we cook with it, and we use it to clean. But water can also have a more devious side. Every year, water damage costs homeowners millions of dollars. Often, this destruction can begin with…
How to Unclog a Drain Without Using Chemical Products
Life is hectic and every minute of your time is valuable. So when you encounter a common plumbing problem such as a clogged drain, we understand why a “quick-fix” sounds appealing. For many homeowners, that means reaching for a bottle of liquid or gel drainer…
Fact or Fiction – It’s Safe to Flush Wipes Down the Toilet?
Over the past few years, bathroom wipe products have been flying off the shelf – and later flushed down the toilet. Many of these products have “Flushable” written on their packaging. So they must be safe to use, right? Wrong. Despite the marketing claims, evidence…
Look Out For These 3 Warning Signs of a Sewer Backup
It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare – sewage backing up into your home. The smell is foul, the mess is unbearable, and the health hazards are serious. The worse part of a sewage backup is that you don’t always realize there’s a problem until it’s too…