Don’t flush wipes down your toilet! Regardless of what the label says, they can damage your plumbing system. Flushing wipes may not cause an issue right away as they could go down the toilet just fine, without the need for a plunger. The problem comes later on when the wipes move through your sewer system. Many [...]
For many homeowners, few things are more frustrating than a clogged toilet or sewer drain. Particularly, if you have guests, this might just be the most embarrassing thing. Luckily such plumbing issues can be avoided. To save you the embarrassment, inconvenience, and costly plumbing repairs, here are some tips that will help you prevent some [...]
A water heater is a very important appliance in your home. It’s there when you need it most, providing the hot water you need to shower, wash clothes, dishes, and more. However, not everyone understands the importance of performing proper maintenance on their water heaters. Without maintenance, there is a potential for serious problems. Even [...]
We’re sure you’re aware that plumbing fixtures come in all different styles and designs, but were you aware that they also are made for different water flow levels? Some fixtures, such as your shower heads and toilets, are designed to use less water than others, and for good reason. Low flow plumbing fixtures offer a [...]
Identify the possible water damage culprits in your home The Kitchen Look carefully at your major appliances: Periodically check for leaks under the sink where the hose connects to the water supply. Look around the base of the dishwasher for evidence of leaks, such as discolored, warped, or soft flooring materials, or water damage to [...]
Household plumbing is a very important system that we are very reliant on. It works day in and day out to control water flow in your home. Most of the time we don't even pay attention to our plumbing system as long as it is in working order. It's when something goes awry that we begin to [...]
Once you move on from hand-washing dishes, there’s no going back. So when the dishwasher starts having problems, there’s no time to waste in getting to the bottom of it. You can always call in a plumber -- and for some problems, you definitely should -- but there are some small, common dishwasher problems that [...]
When it comes to home maintenance, there are certain things that can wait (like removing that tired looking wallpaper in the bedroom), and others that should be tackled without delay (like cleaning rain gutters before the snow flies). What may seem like a minor issue now, can quickly turn into a homeowner’s nightmare. So, to [...]
Ah, the toilet. An easier to access disposal than a trash can, the site of many fish funerals, and a safe quiet place where you can browse your phone in peace at work. With all our toilet does for us, the amount of abuse the average toilet faces on a daily basis can be quite [...]
Repeated headlines about horrifying septic system disasters seem to indicate that “flushable” disposable wipes are in fact not flushable. For example, the 15-ton “fatberg” dislodged from a London sewer last fall was “caked in grease and fortified with wet wipes.”These stories about costly sewage system clogs have multiplied as more disposable wipe products have hit [...]
