Are you experiencing the sluggish drain of water in your sink or bathtub after you use it? Can you hear weird gurgling sounds coming from your toilet when you flush? If you experience these strange phenomena often, it could mean the sewer lines of your property have tree or shrub roots. Though it sounds like […]
Descaling Cast Iron Pipes
If you live in an older home, chances are you have cast iron pipes in your sewer lines. This material is common for homes built in the mid-70s. Today, building contractors still use cast iron pipes for most commercial establishments. However, they now manufacture these with ductile iron, which many recent studies show are more […]
Internal Pipe Coating Process
The pipes we have installed in and around the home can last for a long time, but even they are not immune to damage. One way to effectively increase the longevity of your plumbing fixtures is to rely on pipe coating. Not a lot of homeowners know about internal coatings for pipes, and that’s a […]
Understanding a Plumbing Vent Stack
How familiar are you with your home’s plumbing system? You may know enough about its different components to carry out repairs yourself, but still, be unaware of what a plumbing vent stack is. Don’t be surprised if there’s an element of your plumbing you don’t know because the vent stack gets overlooked a lot. That’s […]
How Long Do Copper Pipes Last?
Investing in your plumbing is a great way to improve your home. While looking for ways to update your plumbing system, you may want to look into installing new pipes. Copper pipes warrant a closer look. The pipes in your plumbing can significantly affect how the entire system works. The choice you make will help […]
Considering Replacing Galvanized Pipes? Read This First!
Are you experiencing issues related to your water supply? Those problems can get annoying quickly and you cannot afford to ignore them due to the possibility they’re caused by your pipes. Replacing galvanized pipes may be something worth considering. In this article, we’ll talk more about galvanized steel pipes. We’ll discuss why they are so […]
How to Fix a Broken Sewer Line Under Your House
We tend to take some essential things for granted as homeowners, and a well-functioning sewer line is probably one of the best examples of them. It’s only when you find out you have a broken sewer line that you understand how important they are. Unfortunately, you’re probably already feeling the effects of having a busted […]
What to do When Your Bathtub Won’t Drain
So, you’ve had a relaxing soak in your bathtub with calming lavender bath salts, aromatherapy candles, mood music, and a glass of wine. Unfortunately, your bathtub won’t drain when you finish. Oh, the horror! This scenario is not only unpleasant but quite gross, too. What are you going to do with the dirty bathwater? Yikes! […]
Dishwasher Not Draining? Try These Fixes!
Dishwashers take care of a job that most of us do not enjoy. That’s why realizing that your dishwasher won’t drain can be scary. Unfortunately, a dishwasher not draining is a problem that tends to pop up from time to time. You’ll encounter it at some point if you use that appliance regularly. The good […]
Refrigerator Not Cooling? Here’s the Fix
The refrigerator is an underappreciated worker inside the home. If your refrigerator is not cooling or is malfunctioning, it’s going to have a significant impact on your entire household. While we can expect refrigerators to run with no problems for a long time, they will present some issues now and then. The issue of the […]
