As a new homeowner, I can tell you that things aren't always as simple as they appear. I started thinking about it a few years ago, and I realized that there were some serious problems with our plumbing system. We had issues with drains working correctly and toilets flushing like they should, so I started focusing more heavily on understanding the basics of our plumbing system. Within a few short months the entire system was operating more fluidly because of a few changes that I made, so I wanted to create a blog all about my journey. Check out these articles to learn more about the plumbing basics.
Understanding Plumbing Basics
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The One Water Heater Maintenance Task You Should Do Every Year
6 March 2018
The water heater is the one appliance you probably never think about. You get hot water out of your pipes when needed and on demand, until that one day that you don't. Then you're taking a cold shower and washing your hands with ice water. It can be quite a pain to have to go without hot water. Prevent a premature breakdown of your hot water heater by performing maintenance on this appliance.
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Building A New Home? Three Plumbing Features Your House Must Have
12 February 2018
While there are many things you need to be concerned about when building a brand-new home, plumbing should be at the top. Not only can leaks and other plumbing issues do significant damage to the home—costing thousands of dollars to fix—they can make it very challenging to sell the home to someone else down the road. When it comes time to install the plumbing and associated appliances in the home, here are three things you should make sure are present.
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Frozen Plumbing? Know How To Fix It
15 January 2018
When the temperature outside starts to drop below freezing, you may be worried about pipes freezing within your home. This is more common when you have pipes within an unheated area of your home, such as a crawl space or exterior wall. If the water is not flowing and the pipe did not burst, you can still still save the pipes and get it working again. Here is what you need to know.
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5 Things That Indicate Your Sewer Line May Need Cleaning
19 December 2017
Being a homeowner comes with some responsibilities. You will need to work to keep your property in good condition, and this may require a great deal of effort on your part. One thing you may notice at some point is problems with your sewer line. There are warning signs you may experience that is an indication you need to clean this area of your home. Sinks that won't drain The last thing you may want to deal with are sinks that remain clogged regardless of what you do.
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3 Things A Plumber A Can Help Do
18 August 2017
One of the things you may deal with from time-to-time are issues with the plumbing in your home. When these occur, you can get easily frustrated and may need to rely on a professional to assist you in getting issues resolved. The good news is you can get many things done at once if necessary when you call this on a company of this type. Being aware of ways a plumber can assist may be of great assistance to you.