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Plumbing leaks are often thought of as being a highly visible problem, but the truth is that most of the time, they aren’t. Like ductwork, the vast majority of your plumbing is hidden in the walls of your home as they can be unsightly. When you have little to no visibility of something...
You’ve plunged, you’ve used baking soda and white vinegar, and you’ve probably yelled a bit – but that stubborn clog is still there. It’s time to bring in the real plumbing ammo: a drain snake. But which one do you use? Did you even know there was more than one kind?
It can seem like a challenge to prevent the need for drain cleaning as most of the items that cause drain cleaning are somewhat unavoidable, such as hair and soap scum. But you can take some preventative steps that help clear the culprits of slow drainage and clogging.
Garbage disposals are not trash compactors, and treating them as such can causes them to fail prematurely. Be sure to rip up large chunks of food before throwing them down the drain, and throw out non-food items like meat bones, paper, and plastic into the trash can.
DIY repair is popular, and you can even view videos online that demonstrate how to repair many household problems. However, DIY shows and videos feature experts doing the work – experts who, should they find other problems, have the knowledge and ability to repair any other issues that they may encounter.
If you’ve ever had a small plumbing leak, you know that it can be an inconvenience. Still, you may be tempted to wait and call a technician for repairs as it seems like only a slight bother that doesn’t affect your home or your day. But if you’ve ever had a small leak develop into a much bigger leak...
Water conservation is important both for the environment and for your home budget. Considering that one of the main uses of water inside a home is the toilet (it can account for almost 30% of all indoor water consumption), one of the best methods to conserve water in your house is to have a low flow toilet installed.
No one wants to have to replace the drains in their kitchen or bathroom. It can be messy, smelly, occasionally time consuming, and costly. What can actually be done to prevent this from happening, though? Read on to discover how you can prevent the need for drain replacement.
The garbage disposal is one of those modern conveniences that makes your life a lot easier. It lessens the amount of garbage you have to deal with, helps your kitchen drainage system run more smoothly, and in general saves you a lot of headaches.
Drain clogs can leave you with a big mess right when you need to use your sink or shower the most. Keep clogs away by scheduling professional drain cleaning at the first sign of blockage, or as part of regular plumbing maintenance every year.
