Fixing Plumbing Problems

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Fixing Plumbing Problems

When I married my amazing spouse ten years ago, I moved into the home he already owned. Unfortunately, this house was located approximately 75 miles from my parents’ home. Because I lived with my parents until I married my husband, living a long distance from my parents has been extremely difficult. So, I strive to visit them as often as I can. However, staying at my childhood home these days has one downside. It has a huge, plumbing problem. Because of this plumbing issue, I always dread taking a shower at my parents’ home. Thankfully, I don’t have any plumbing problems at my house. On this blog, I hope you will learn how plumbers expertly tackle complicated pipe issues.

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How Do Chemical Drain Cleaners Actually Work?

22 February 2016
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Chemical drain cleaners are magic you buy from the store to avoid calling for plumbing services every time a drain starts to work slowly. While this is a great idea, in theory, the reality isn't quite so nice. By understanding how these products work, you can make better decisions about when to use them and when to go another route. Caustic Caustic cleaners are the type you find most commonly sold in stores. Read More …

The Essential Dos And Don’ts Of Caring For Your Drains

18 February 2016
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Nobody wants to deal with a clogged drain or backed up toilet. This is certainly one case in which an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In order to prevent problems with your drains and sewer connection, make sure you're adhering to these essential dos and don'ts. Do: Put hair traps in your showers. A little hair washing down the drain might not seem like a big deal, but over time, hair can get stuck on the scum lining the inside of pipes and perpetuate a pretty tough clog. Read More …

What Causes Drain Odors And How Do You Get Rid Of Them?

9 February 2016
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Your kitchen sink drain can be a little shop of odors, especially noxious ones that'd make your toes curl. A combination of old food bits and nasty household biofilms can produce bad odors deep within the drain. Even if you clean your kitchen from top to bottom and take out the garbage, those awful odors can still plague your home. Sometimes, bad odors are caused by a lack of water at the bottom of the sink's P-trap, the large U-shaped section of pipe within your sink cabinet. Read More …

Multi-Head Showers Are Great, But Only If You Plumb Them Properly

28 January 2016
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Multi-head showers can be a fantastic way to relax after a long, hard day's work. However, if they don't work right, you'll spend your time fussing over them instead of relaxing. If you are planning on installing one of these systems, there are several items you should consider so that you don't end up in this situation. Make Sure You Won't Have Issues With Pressure Loss Generally speaking, two shower heads will use double the water of one, but it does depend on the type of head you use. Read More …

How to Troubleshoot an Oil Boiler That Will Not Fire

26 January 2016
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Oil boiler heating systems are quite common in areas that see extremely cold temperatures. If you have one of these systems, then proper care of the boiler is necessary to make sure that your home is consistently heated. Making sure that oil lines are straight and free of damage and changing the oil filter are two things you need to do regularly. But even with good care and maintenance, you may find yourself with some boiler issues that need to be resolved. Read More …