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Your Handy Plumbing Checklist

Plumbing is one of those modern-day conveniences that we rarely think about until we have a problem. But, as we all know nothing says pain in the neck more than a clogged toilet, loss of water pressure, or broken garbage disposal. Or worse, a burst sewer line that has sewage

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Is Your Plumbing Ready for the Holidays?

Now that the air has gotten cooler and the leaves have turned brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red, it means that the holidays have officially arrived. What does the holiday season mean to you? Does it mean having a huge Thanksgiving dinner with a dozen or more guests enjoying

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Why Does My Toilet Rock Back and Forth?

Do you have a toilet that’s rocking back and forth? Would you describe your toilet as “wobbly”? Are you worried that your toilet tank may start leaking on the bathroom floor because your rocking toilet moves so much? If so, will the entire wobbly toilet need to be replaced, or

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How to Clear a Clogged Drain

Homeowners can agree that indoor plumbing is one of the best modern inventions of all time. Having water, let alone hot water, on demand is something we’ve all come to expect in our daily lives. However, all plumbing systems may eventually develop clogs and plumbing problems, and there’s no sugar-coating

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How to Fix a Gurgling Toilet

Are you a homeowner who is bewildered by a toilet that seems to gurgle violently before all of its water drains out of the bowl? If this seems to happen whenever the washing machine discharges the wash water, or when the tub is drained, then we’ll bet that the problem

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3 Common Causes of Toilet Leaks

Is there water on your floor near the base of your toilet? Do you notice water stains on the ceiling, or do you smell sewer gas? If so, these may be telltale signs of plumbing problems from a leaky toilet. Other signs include a small pool of water, with water

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What Not to Flush Down the Toilet

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably flushed an item or two down the toilet that wasn’t meant to be flushed. From cotton balls and paper towels to facial tissue, cat litter, household cleaners, and expired prescription medications, we have to remember that if it’s not toilet paper or human

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How To Make a Toilet Stop Running

Sometimes having a toilet that won’t stop running is worse than having a toilet that won’t flush at all. When you discover that your toilet just keeps on flushing, it indicates that there is a problem inside your toilet tank, an issue with items such as the float ball, fill

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Major Warnings Signs of a Clogged Sewer Drain

If you fear there is a sewer drain clog, it’s best to investigate this possibility now before matters get worse. When you have a sewer drain clog, that water will be forced out through other parts of your plumbing, so you want to use it only sparingly to test for

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12 Tips For Water Conservation at Home

How You Can Save Water in the Bathroom The place where the most water gets used is probably your bathroom, so any conservation steps you take will have to start there. Some measures will be trickier than others to put into practice, but the great news is that living green

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