Cleaning the mouth or using a plunger, plumber’s snake or chemical drain cleaner are a few ways to unclog drains. Read more about clearing a clogged drain here.
How To Clear a Clogged Drain
How To Clear a Clogged Drain
August 3, 2021
You Need Summer Drain Cleaning
You Need Summer Drain Cleaning
July 31, 2017
A home’s drains get a lot of use over the summer months, so it’s vital that they’re clean to ensure that they function properly. Scheduling drain cleaning now can let you avoid clogs, backups and sluggish draining and bring you additional benefits like:
Ways Copper Pipes Could Sway Your Home Buying Decision
Ways Copper Pipes Could Sway Your Home Buying Decision
July 5, 2017
If you’re considering purchasing a new home, copper pipes could tip the balance. The total cost of a new house necessarily includes calculating short- and long-term expenses you may be facing. If the house incorporates galvanized steel pipes utilized in some residential construction in the past, most plumbing professionals and home inspectors will advise removing …
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Don’t Let These Things Go Down a Drain
Don’t Let These Things Go Down a Drain
April 20, 2017
Chances are as a homeowner you’ve got a pretty good handle on what should or shouldn’t go down the drains in your home. But maybe you have family members who aren’t so enlightened. If that’s the case, here’s a short primer on drain safety in your home to share with them. What Not to Dispose …
Some Simple Tips to Help You Conserve Water and Save Money
Some Simple Tips to Help You Conserve Water and Save Money
March 9, 2017
Water conservation is becoming more of a concern for homeowners, both to save a precious natural resource and lower their household operating costs. If you’re looking for effective ways to conserve water and lower your related utility bills by up to 10 percent annually, try these simple tips:
Keys to Preventing Freezing Pipe Bursts
Keys to Preventing Freezing Pipe Bursts
January 31, 2017
Are you afraid of pipe bursts in your Orlando home? Although we’re called the Sunshine State, the fact is that our homes are still prone to problems due to the winter season. To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of quick fixes for your susceptible pipes:
Shopping for a New Toilet? These Tips Can Help You Decide
Shopping for a New Toilet? These Tips Can Help You Decide
January 10, 2017
If you haven’t purchased a new toilet for a while, you might be a little overwhelmed by the number of choices you have. To make this easier on you, we have compiled a few simple tips that will help you find the perfect model for your home:
Plumbing Tips: How to Check a P-Trap for Clogs
Plumbing Tips: How to Check a P-Trap for Clogs
December 20, 2016
Maybe you’ve never given it much thought, but the p-trap under your kitchen and bathroom sinks is a pretty cool invention. That’s the curved portion of your drain pipe, shaped a bit like a U, with a 90-degree fitting on the outlet side of the bend. The purpose of the p-trap is twofold: the bent …
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The Types of Water Shutoff Valves
The Types of Water Shutoff Valves
September 22, 2016
An important part of your home plumbing system that often gets ignored is your water shutoff valve. A water shutoff valve cuts off water flow when you need to repair leaks or make replacements.
Learning About the Types of Plumbing Pipes
Learning About the Types of Plumbing Pipes
August 18, 2016
Your home’s plumbing system performs essential services that provides you fresh supply water and conveys waste water away. The pipeworks involved in this process have changed over time, but still perform the same services. Read on to gain a basic understanding of your home’s pipes, which could come in handy for the occasional troubleshooting.