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When you think of drains in your home, you probably picture what you tend to see most: the top of the drains, or to use plumbing terms, the fixture drain. When water appears to be flowing down the ...

Some strange and questionable tips have arisen in the plumbing world and run rampant across the web. Maybe you’ve heard that eggs can sharpen garbage disposal blades or that you can save water by ...

While those banging or knocking noises from your pipes indicate a problem, the issues vary in severity, and some are not always as detrimental as one might think. In this blog, we’ll cover the common ...

Because running water is so readily accessible, it's easy to forget that there are times when we might have to go without it temporarily. For example, you might not have access to running water due to ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

Perhaps your bathroom has looked the same for ages. Maybe you’ve just moved into a house that is a little more “retro” than desired. Whatever the case, there are numerous ways to update an outdated ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

Unfortunately, clogged drains are an inevitable obstacle that most people encounter at some point or another. While these mishaps might stress you out, plenty of clogs can actually be fixed right at ...

In order to prevent costly plumbing problems in your home (or worse, the home of someone your family is visiting), it’s a good idea to teach your child the basics of plumbing as they grow up. Not only ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

Thinking About Trying DIY Plumbing? Attempting to be your family's in-house plumber might seem like a good idea, but a lot can go wrong if you don't have the proper tools, training, and experience. ...

Perhaps your bathroom has looked the same for ages. Maybe you’ve just moved into a house that is a little more “retro” than desired. Whatever the case, there are numerous ways to update an outdated ...

If you’ve ever used a chemical drain cleaner, such as Liquid Plumber or Drano, you might be wondering if there’s any major difference between using one of those drain cleaners and getting your drains ...

If you’ve heard of water softeners before, you’ve probably wondered if they actually make that much of a difference and if they’re really worth installing. After all, the water coming out of your ...

When you save water, you’re not only helping everyone conserve a precious natural resource--you’re also saving money and running a more efficient household. The best part is that there are numerous ...

While some toilet issues might seem insignificant, they can lead to much bigger problems down the road, including leaks, water damage, and hundreds of gallons of wasted water. If you notice any of the ...

Movies and TV shows often depict leaks for comedic effect: powerful streams of water bursting from a broken faucet with the strength of a fire hose. In reality, leaks can be much more subtle, and ...

If you find yourself in a plumbing situation that requires immediate action, one of the first things you do is—of course—call a plumber. You might be wondering, though, what you should be doing in the ...

Because running water is so readily accessible, it's easy to forget that there are times when we might have to go without it temporarily. For example, you might not have access to running water due to ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

Thinking About Trying DIY Plumbing? Attempting to be your family's in-house plumber might seem like a good idea, but a lot can go wrong if you don't have the proper tools, training, and experience. ...

If you’ve heard of water softeners before, you’ve probably wondered if they actually make that much of a difference and if they’re really worth installing. After all, the water coming out of your ...

When you save water, you’re not only helping everyone conserve a precious natural resource--you’re also saving money and running a more efficient household. The best part is that there are numerous ...

If your home was built before the mid-1990s, your plumbing pipes might be made of risky materials from prior eras. Below, we’ll provide more information about three of the worst types of piping that ...

If you know that you’ll need to repipe part or all of your home in the near future, it’s important to familiarize yourself with two, top-of-the-line piping materials: copper and PEX. Both are used ...

If you find yourself in a plumbing situation that requires immediate action, one of the first things you do is—of course—call a plumber. You might be wondering, though, what you should be doing in the ...

If your home was built before the mid-1990s, your plumbing pipes might be made of risky materials from prior eras. Below, we’ll provide more information about three of the worst types of piping that ...

No homeowner wants to be stuck with a plumbing system that’s constantly riddled with problems. Fortunately, keeping your home’s plumbing in the best condition possible is actually much easier than you ...

Everyone has heard a toilet myth or two in their day. While many of them are indeed ridiculous fictions, you may be surprised to find out that a few myths about toilets actually contain some truth. Do ...

Thinking About Trying DIY Plumbing? Attempting to be your family's in-house plumber might seem like a good idea, but a lot can go wrong if you don't have the proper tools, training, and experience. ...

While some toilet issues might seem insignificant, they can lead to much bigger problems down the road, including leaks, water damage, and hundreds of gallons of wasted water. If you notice any of the ...

With more DIY websites, videos, and TV shows around than ever before, a lot of homeowners are tempted to try their hand at their own plumbing repairs and installations. While learning to be handier ...

Because running water is so readily accessible, it's easy to forget that there are times when we might have to go without it temporarily. For example, you might not have access to running water due to ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

Thinking About Trying DIY Plumbing? Attempting to be your family's in-house plumber might seem like a good idea, but a lot can go wrong if you don't have the proper tools, training, and experience. ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

Because running water is so readily accessible, it's easy to forget that there are times when we might have to go without it temporarily. For example, you might not have access to running water due to ...

If it’s not one thing, it’s another. If you’re a homeowner, you probably share this sentiment more often than you’d like. Houses seem to have no shortage of problems, and plumbing troubles, in ...

While some toilet issues might seem insignificant, they can lead to much bigger problems down the road, including leaks, water damage, and hundreds of gallons of wasted water. If you notice any of the ...

When you save water, you’re not only helping everyone conserve a precious natural resource--you’re also saving money and running a more efficient household. The best part is that there are numerous ...

No matter what season it is, your home’s water heater is in use on a daily basis. While it’s easy to take this appliance for granted, once your water heater starts experiencing issues, it’s a problem ...

If you find yourself in a plumbing situation that requires immediate action, one of the first things you do is—of course—call a plumber. You might be wondering, though, what you should be doing in the ...

If you’ve heard of water softeners before, you’ve probably wondered if they actually make that much of a difference and if they’re really worth installing. After all, the water coming out of your ...