While often overlooked, the plumbing in your home can be easily checked and maintained in minutes. Discovering a plumbing issue in the early stages is vital for the long term functionality of your pipes. Following this simple advice will not only ensure your pipes are in working order, but also prevent costly repairs in the future.
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If you’ve noticed that your basement is damp, don’t shrug it off. The dampness could be an indication that there is a significant problem with your home. If you let it slide, it could lead to structural issues, mold and mildew. Mold and mildew can impact your family’s health, so tackle your wet basement problem right [ … ]
Read moreWhat is Sewer Jetting? A sewer jetter, also known as a hydro-jetter is relatively popular in modern day plumbing and drain cleaning activities. This equipment is effectively used in clearing up drain obstructions. Apart from this equipment, plumbing professionals may also use standard cable machines to clear drain obstructions. However, sewer jetters tend to be more [ … ]
Read moreIt is important to perform active maintenance on plumbing in homes and businesses so as to discover problems that could lead to potentially extensive damage later on or compromise the health of individuals’ drinking water from a specific plumbing source. An important aspect of plumbing maintenance includes back-flow valve testing. This type of testing should be [ … ]
Read moreLowering utility costs is extremely important to many consumers. Dual flush toilets are a great way to do this. This might appear as a good step to making that upfront investment with the new decision. However, this can only be proven true depending on several other circumstances. This may include: • Initial cost of installing the [ … ]
Read moreWater expands as it freezes — which is why frozen pipes often become burst pipes. Preventing frozen pipes should be at the top of your winter home preparations. From simple inconvenience to expensive and lengthy home repair, frozen pipes can wreak havoc on your home and bank account; these tips will help prevent problems and keep [ … ]
Read morePlumbing contractors come in handy for more than one type of project. In order to find the one that is the best fit for the job, it pays to spend a little time qualifying prospective contractors in advance. By putting these tips to good use, you can identify the right plumbing contractor quickly, and avoid wasting [ … ]
Read moreNothing is worse than taking a shower and suddenly noticing the drain is backed up. Luckily, in many cases this can be an easy fix. Use these tips for how to unclog a shower drain and get the water flowing again in no time. Physically removing the clog vs. chemical solutions Save any store bought or [ … ]
Read moreHome sump pump systems are widely associated with flooding from rainfall. However, rainfall is not the only potential cause of flooding in homes. Warm breaks during the winter can also cause snow to melt and melting snow can cause flooding in homes that are not properly equipped. How Snow Can Cause a Home to Flood When [ … ]
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