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Having a clogged drain in your home is never fun. However, aside from maybe having a clogged toilet, clogged shower drains are especially annoying to deal with. It’s tough to feel clean after a shower if you spent it standing in water and soap scum. If you have a clogged drain in your shower or […]

Whether you’re a homeowner or renter, having a clogged drain can be extremely inconvenient. Whether the clog is in your kitchen sink, shower, or toilet, clogs can lead to water damage and mold, not to mention they might keep you from basic functions like cooking, cleaning, and showering. You’ll know you have a clogged drain

If you’re trying to be a responsible person and wash the dishes, it’s extremely discouraging if the water isn’t draining properly. In addition to slowing down the washing process, a slow draining sink is a sign that something is wrong. There’s a good chance that food particles, grease, bones, or other debris is blocking your

If you’ve ever been a plumber on a new installation project, you know what a slab leak is. You also know how much of a nightmare they can be to repair, especially if the concrete slab has had time to solidify and cure. However, for those of you who are new to the plumbing game

As with most other professionals in the construction and home improvement industry, there are specific plumbing tools every plumber should have. Some of these tools are standard things most construction workers and DIYers will have on them. Others, however, are tools specifically for plumbing, and they serve no other purpose. If you’re thinking about starting

Finding a leaky pipe is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Leaking pipes can lead to water damage, mold, mildew, flooding, and a world of other issues. While the potential dangers involved with a leaking pipe will depend on the severity of the leak and how long it’s gone unabated, every leak needs to get fixed as

A hot water heater is something most homeowners take for granted. It’s a classic example of “out of sight, out of mind.” As long as you turn on your shower or dishwasher and there’s hot water, you think nothing of it. However, a traditional hot water heater tank is only designed to last for ten

Up to about 10 years ago, copper pipes were the number one choice for water supply lines in residential and commercial plumbing. It’s one of the cleanest and safest type of plumbing pipe on the market, and can last upwards of 50 to 75 years. However, like all plumbing pipes, copper pipes won’t last forever,

Your plumbing system is one of the most important systems in your home. In addition to ensuring that water gets to where it needs to go, your plumbing pipes also carry wastewater and solid waste away from your home. Therefore, your plumbing pipes undergo a ton of stress, wear, and tear and aren’t going to

If you’ve ever walked into your bathroom and been hit in the face with a nearly-fatal sewer smell, you know how traumatizing of an experience it can be. The smell is so pungent, the odor so repulsive, it almost brings you to your knees in agony. Or, it can just be a really disgusting stench.