Category: Hints
5 Things You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
Toilet paper and human waste are the only things a toilet is built to handle and pretty much everything else puts your plumbing at risk, even when it seems to disappear after flushing. Most items don’t break down the…
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Why Does My Home Smell Like Sewer Gas? Common Causes and What to Do About It
That rotten egg smell hitting you as you walk into the bathroom or worse, the kitchen! This is one of those household problems you can’t easily ignore. It’s unpleasant, it catches you off guard and it’s usually a sign…
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Is That Leaking Tap Causing You Stress? Here’s How to Fix It
Leaking taps are one of those household problems that seem small but feel huge. You may try to ignore it at first as it’s just a few drops and nothing too serious. Then the dripping gets louder, the water stains start…
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Other Emergency Plumbing Problems & What to Do About Them
In a previous post, we covered 4 of the most plumbing emergencies that send homeowners scrambling for help which included burst pipes, blocked drains, hot water system breakdowns and sewer line problems. But these…
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Understanding Tempering Valves & Why They Matter
Water heated to 60°C can scald skin in less than a second. That’s the temperature your hot water system needs to maintain inside the tank to prevent harmful bacteria growth. Yet that same temperature is far too…
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6 Reasons a Sewer Camera Inspection Is a Smart Investment
You’re standing in your shower watching the water pool around your ankles. Again. You’ve tried drain cleaner twice, plunged it and even poked around with a coat hanger. Nothing works. And the worst part? You have no…
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4 Common Emergency Plumbing Problems & What to Do About Them
Plumbing emergencies rarely announce themselves politely. One moment your home is functioning normally, the next you’re watching water spread across the floor, a toilet threatening to overflow or your hot water system…
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What Your Water Meter Can Tell You About Hidden Leaks
Your water bill arrives, and the number makes you do a double take. You haven’t been running the sprinklers more than usual. No one’s taking longer showers, so where did all that extra water go? The answer might be…
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Why Your Bathroom Basin Might Be Leaking (And How to Fix It)
You’re brushing your teeth before bed when you hear it… that telltale drip, drip, drip coming from underneath your bathroom sink. Sound familiar? That innocent little drip might seem harmless but here’s the thing, what…
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Common Hot Water System Problems & How to Fix Them
Few things can ruin your day faster than stepping into the shower expecting soothing warmth, only to be greeted by icy water. It’s a situation that can happen at the most inconvenient times usually after a long day at…
Read moreWhat Are The Benefits of Regular Drain Inspections
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give your drains much thought until something goes wrong that is. And usually by then, it’s an emergency plumbing situation. For instance a toilet that won’t flush, water…
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How to Deal With Drain Flies at Home – The Complete Guide
They may be tiny, but drain flies can cause a surprisingly big headache. If you’ve noticed small moth like insects buzzing around your bathroom sink or hovering near your shower drain, you’re likely dealing with these…
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