Clogged Drain
Mastering DIY Solutions for Common Plumbing Problems: Your Go-To Guide
My Toilet Won’t Stop Running On an average basis, a toilet with a leaking drain can result in the wastage of approximately 200 gallons of water per day, corresponding to a total of 6000 gallons each month. Typically, the main culprit behind this issue is a deteriorated toilet flapper. Replacing it is a budget-friendly solution […]
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Sewer Line Cleanouts and Laterals Play A Significant Role In Your Plumbing System
Every house should have a cleanout, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many sewer line cleanouts are challenging to find, especially in older homes that are more than 40 years old. In many cases, they’ve been buried or concreted over for aesthetic reasons. In addition, many of our state and city ordinances weren’t in […]
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How To Deal With The Symptoms Of A Broken Sewer Line
When it comes to your home plumbing, the old adage, “Out of sight, out of mind” isn’t really wise. However, a homeowner should always act quickly to hidden water leaks. It can increase your water bill and cause substantial property damage. They can also lead to hazardous health issues if left unattended. For all of these reasons, […]
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What Are Drain Flies and how do we get rid of them?
Drain flies may occur much more often than the average person realizes. Have you ever walked into a kitchen only to discover small flying insects? What are they, and where do they come from? Some people might think they are flies, gnats, or even moths. What is the story behind these flying bugs? The flying bugs are called […]
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What’s The Purpose Of Your P Trap?
For some homeowners, we don’t even know what a P trap is. And no, it is not spelled Pee Trap, as some might think since we have one in every bathroom. Instead, the P trap is the pipe under your bathroom and kitchen sink. At first glance, it appears to be in the shape of […]
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How does your main sewer line become a serious problem?
How will I know if my main sewer line is beginning to clog? In most cases, your main sewer lines won’t get clogged overnight. What usually happens is all the drains in your house start to move slowly. One slow-moving drain means that the problem is isolated to that drain. Unlike a small drain that may […]
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3 Common Plumbing Issues That A Homeowner Can Fix Themselves
How To Clear A Slow-Moving Bathroom Drain Your drains are slowly draining because your pipe has black slime attached to the drain. The black slime forms when you brush your teeth, comb your hair, shave or wash your hands. Bio-slime is a collection of bacteria brought on by organic matter found in bathroom products and […]
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Your Toilet Plunger Is Still A Mystery
Every household owns a plunger, and for most, they own more than one. Usually, we hide plungers under a sink. For others, they sit right next to the toilet. I remember my dad would cut the side of a plastic bottle out, and the plunger would sit in it next to the toilet, in that […]
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