Garbage disposals are designed to pulverize and remove food waste. Without regular cleaning, trapped food particles can cause mold and bacteria to grow, making the air in your kitchen unhealthy – and stinky! Your drains can also become clogged with grease, adding to the problem. Here’s how to prevent grease and bacteria from building up in your disposal and drainpipe.
Did you know that you pay twice for every drop of water you use? You pay for the water when it comes out of the faucet. If you’re connected to a public sewer system, you pay a sewage charge when it goes down the drain (along with more of your money).
Imagine the scenario: a heavy downpour outside, and you suddenly find your basement or crawlspace flooded due to rising water levels. If you already have a sump pump installed, you can sit back and relax.
Why is your faucet dripping? Dripping or leaking faucets not only can be irritating – they can also signify other serious problems with your faucet, pipes, or plumbing system.
What kind of tradesperson should you hire to help with plumbing problems? You might be tempted to do it yourself or ask a family member or friend.
Picture this: it’s the dead of winter, temperatures plummet outside, and suddenly, a pipe bursts and you hear the horrifying sound of water gushing.
If your basement floods every time you get a heavy rain, this could be the result of inadequate yard draining. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be solved! A French drain is a simple trench drain that siphons water away from the more important and heavily used areas of your yard.
Plumber’s putty is a substance used to make watertight seals between pipes and countertops. It will remain soft for a long while after it is applied, making it ideal for seals you will need to reverse. Because it does stay soft, you shouldn’t use plumber’s putty on pipes that will experience any amount of water pressure. The putty is fairly easy to use and can be wiped away if you make a mess. Here are some common places where plumber’s putty will come in handy.
No one wants to face plumbing repairs — especially plumbing repairs that are avoidable! Here’s what not to do in order to avoid plumbing repairs.
Traditional toilets rely on gravity to move waste from the bowl through plumbing and into sewage or septic systems. But what happens when the toilet is below the main drain lines, such as in a basement or a renovation where traditional plumbing isn’t feasible? Enter the upflush toilet.
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