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Plumbing Terms to Know: Bathroom Fixtures

In order to get the most out of plumbing tips, it could be helpful to get an overview of some frequently used terms. Here then is a brief glossary that will hopefully prevent the need to scour the web for various definitions, as many helpful terms are here in one

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11 Steps to Fix a Leaking Toilet Tank

For the homeowner with a little home improvement know-how, and some DIY troubleshooting direction, you can follow a step-by-step guide to stop a non-stop running toilet.  What supplies do you need to fix a leaky toilet tank? On top of finding new bolt gaskets and a new spud washer, you

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How to Use a Snake to Unclog a Drain

Whether you are using your bathroom sink or kitchen sink or ready to feel the hot water hit you as you shower. Whenever there is a blockage, and you have a clogged drain, life can feel like it stops until that backup clears and the drain opening is restored.  Often,

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How to Use a Snake to Unclog a Drain

Often, the best way to deal with clogs is to prevent them from happening at all. If you are past being able to prevent a clogged drain, however, there are a number of options and tools at your disposal. While cleaning and plunging can often do the trick, sometimes, you

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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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10 Plumbing Safety Tips

Whether you are a veteran do-it-yourselfer, or whether you are tackling a plumbing repair for the first time, it is always advisable to review the safety precautions you should take. Not only can these guidelines prevent injury and damage, but they can also ensure the success of a project. Here

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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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What to Do When You Have No Hot Water

There could be a number of reasons why you’re getting no hot water in the house. The fix could be as quick as flipping the circuit breaker, lighting the pilot light, or you might have to clean out the entire hot water tank from sediment buildup, replace the heating element

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Can’t Find an Odor in Your House?

If you have a mysterious smell in your house, there could be a number of culprits. Some of these you can tackle yourself; the solution could be as simple as taking out the garbage. For other issues, you will need to call in the expert backup; that mildew smell could

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