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Unclog Your Toilet: Four Tricks to Try Before Calling Your Plumber
Let’s be honest – no one wants to call in a plumber for a clogged toilet. But sometimes the solution isn’t as simple as a plunger. Serious clogs need serious solutions. Follow the steps below to free the flow! The Plunger Before you do anything…
The Costs of Sewer Line Damage
For most standard sewer line repairs, the cost varies from $3,000-$21,000, depending on a great number of factors including the scope, manpower necessary and cost of materials. This may seem like a big investment – but let’s face it, this is one of the repairs…
Common Clogs & Causes
Let’s face it – clogs are common. Whether you have a family with long, luscious locks or simply a bad habit of flushing the unflushable, there are several ways to avoid shelling out your hard earned dollars to fix your clog. The solutions we recommend…
What’s That Smell in My Kitchen?
Sometimes bad smells from the kitchen seem to come from nowhere. The first step is to make sure you’ve taken out the trash and mopped the floors, just to make sure that there are no surprises there. If it still stinks, there can be some…
Is Sewer Line Replacement Covered By Homeowner’s Insurance?
It’s unlikely that your homeowner’s insurance will cover replacement of your sewer line, but it’s still worth double-checking. Traditionally, insurers would only cover damage to the house in cases of sewer backup or spills, not repairs. It doesn’t matter if your sewer line is severely…
What To Do When You Need An Emergency Pipe Repair
Few plumbing emergencies are as panic-inducing as a burst pipe. It has to be taken seriously, but, like anything, staying calm and understanding the basics of what needs to be done can save your repair costs and blood pressure from going sky high. In Case…
Water Conservation Tips
Conserving water will not only help you save money, but it also might help us save the world. Smart water usage can mean the difference between a stable community and one threatened by man-made drought. Here are some tips to help you do your part…
4 Common Tankless Water Heater Problems
Tankless water heaters solve the problem of limited hot water, but they can run into problems themselves. Here are the four most common issues you should be ready to troubleshoot: Water is too hot Check the temperature setting on your unit. 120℉-125℉ is the standard…
Basic Plumbing Tools That Every Home Should Have
Whether you’re new to DIY or are already handy around the home, you need the right tools to get the job done. But tools cost money, and sometimes we feel hesitant to make the purchase. Everything listed here, though, can be a good addition to…
5 water-saving plumbing fixtures
If you care about conserving water or reducing your water bill, then you should care about keeping your fixtures up-to-date. Recirculating hot water systems work by essentially installing a separate pipe for hot water so that your heater spends less energy and time heating water…