Cleaning Drains More Effectively

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Do you remember the first time you tried to clear a drain on your own? Although it might seem like an easy task, pushing grime through a drain isn't always easy. I remember the first time I tried it on my own, and I ended up using much more drain cleaner than I needed to. In addition to wasting loads of valuable cleaner, I also damaged the inside of the pipe with a bent wire hanger. The goal of my blog is to teach you how to troubleshoot drain issues without causing permanent damage. You never know, this information could protect you from extra expenses and plumbing emergencies.

Latest Posts

Bought Your First Home? Why You'll Need To Hire A Local Plumber

13 September 2017

Now that you own your first home, you need to be p …

3 Solutions For Regular Sewer Main Backups

16 August 2017

When a sewer main clogs once, the best course of a …

Why Crawl Spaces With Excessive Moisture Lead to Frozen Pipes

7 April 2017

Many homes have crawl spaces due to a soil type th …

What Can You Do About a Leaky Water Heater?

7 April 2017

A leaking water heater in your home could mean mor …

3 Steps To Preparing For A Residential Sewer Line Repair

31 March 2017

The sewer lines that are buried on your property h …

Bought Your First Home? Why You’ll Need To Hire A Local Plumber

13 September 2017
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Now that you own your first home, you need to be prepared for emergency situations. One way to do that is to schedule an appointment with a local plumber. During that first appointment, your plumber will inspect your home for plumbing problems, and take care of any issues they might find. Once you have created a rapport with your plumber, you'll feel comfortable contacting them whenever you have a plumbing emergency. Read More

3 Solutions For Regular Sewer Main Backups

16 August 2017
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When a sewer main clogs once, the best course of action is to call a sewer main cleaning service and have the line professionally cleared. Since there's no pattern of problems, only the immediate issue needs to be resolved. If your sewer main clogs regularly, though, you'll want to take action to address the repeated clogging. Here's what you might do. Have Your Sewer Main Repaired or Replaced The most expensive options is to have your sewer main repaired or replaced. Read More

Why Crawl Spaces With Excessive Moisture Lead to Frozen Pipes

7 April 2017
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Many homes have crawl spaces due to a soil type that makes a basement impossible. Unfortunately, excessive moisture in these spaces can heavily affect a home's plumbing. The most problematic of these situations is the ways in which it can lead to frozen pipes in a home. Crawl Spaces Often Have Excessive Moisture Crawl spaces are sadly often heavily affected by excessive moisture. This leads to an increased chance of wood rot and temperature changes that can be problematic for pipes. Read More

What Can You Do About a Leaky Water Heater?

7 April 2017
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A leaking water heater in your home could mean more than just water pooling up on your floor. It could mean higher costs for energy and water. To avoid those costs, you need to locate the source of the leak and determine if it is repairable. If you water heater seems to have sprung a leak, here is what you need to know. Why Is It Leaking? There are several reasons that your water heater could be leaking, but one of the most common is simply a loose installation. Read More

3 Steps To Preparing For A Residential Sewer Line Repair

31 March 2017
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The sewer lines that are buried on your property have the big job of carrying waste out of your home and to the proper disposal points, whether it is a public sewer system or a private septic tank. While sewer lines are created from durable materials that can withstand many years of use, occasionally, they do have to be replaced because of deterioration, corrosion, or breakage. Replacing a sewer line is no small job and can seem like a lengthy project. Read More

Cleaning Drains More Effectively