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Plumbing Tips

What Is a Sink Auger?

When it comes to homeowners tackling clogs in the kitchen sink, bathroom sink or other sink drains, few things can be as effective on a clogged drain as a sink drain auger, or drain snake. While using a plunger first can help remove the blockage, opting to use a plumbing

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About Plumber’s Putty

A good sealant is one of the most valuable items in a home improvement or DIYer’s toolkit, and some kind of caulk or sealant that makes a watertight seal, is especially useful in a plumber’s toolkit, and plumber’s putty is the most common and popular.  What is plumber’s putty used

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How to Keep Your Water Heater Free From Rust

Water Heater Maintenance Tips If your water heater’s tank is like most others, it is made of steel, but there is also a layer of glass. If water seeps through that glass though, then rust will develop along the tank, causing a leak. The problem is, you probably can’t be

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Our List of Plumbing Tools Everyone Should Have

Even if you have the know-how to handle plumbing problems around your house, you’re very limited in what you can do if you don’t have the right tools available when you need them. While there may be no one-size-fits-all toolkit, there are some handy plumbing items you may want to

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Sump Pump Maintenance: Everything You Need to Know

Homeowners who want to keep their crawlspace or basement dry, or prevent a flooded basement or crawlspace, know their sump pump needs to be in good working order at a moment’s notice, even after months of lying in disuse.  There are many reasons for a homeowner to have a sump

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Spring Plumbing Tips

No matter how hesitantly it has come, spring is officially here, and it will soon be time to start spring cleaning. This can include a much-needed cleaning and maintenance of your plumbing. You may need to perform repairs as well, as appliances may have had to work extra hard this

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How to Prevent Clogged Drain

You can keep your drain from clogging by being alert about what you send down the drain, but sometimes, your drains will need more attention than that. Regular cleaning can keep your drains from slowing down or getting clogged up, not to mention they can keep nasty smells at bay.

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How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe

If water is barely trickling from a faucet when you turn it on, you may have a frozen pipe. This is especially likely if you have pipes outdoors or inside a crawl space. This frozen water can create more than 2,000 pounds per square inch of pressure, which can easily

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How to Replace a Thermocouple On Your Water Heater

There can be many causes when you have hot water heater problems, and one of those is the pilot light for your gas water heater. If your water heater pilot will not remain lit, then the thermocouple is probably at fault and it’s time to get a thermocouple replacement ,

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