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6 Common Causes of Black Specks in Your Water
Water quality is an issue that has been getting a lot of national attention in the past few years. The good news is that most of us can enjoy fresh, clean, and healthy water from a municipal water supply or a well system. However, if…
3 Things to Do If Your Toilet Bubbles When the Bathtub is Draining
Remember the children’s song, Dem Bones? It’s the one that goes, “The toe bone’s connected to the foot bone. The foot bone is connected to the ankle bone…” In some ways, your home’s plumbing system is similar in that many parts are connected to others….
3 Reasons Why Fruit Flies May Invade Your Bathroom – And How to Get Rid of Them
The bathroom can be a very high-traffic area of your home. So we’re sure you don’t want to share it with dozens (if not hundreds) of unwanted guests. We’re talking about fruit flies invading your bathroom. Fruit flies can be annoying, spread contaminants, and reproduce…
Answering the Most Commonly Asked Questions about Water Softeners
In the world of plumbing, the water softener can be a mysterious appliance. As a homeowner, you may not know exactly what it does or if your home needs one. That’s OK. In this article, we’re answering the most common questions we get about hard…
5 Ways to Fix a Smelly Garbage Disposal
For the most part, a kitchen garbage disposal comes in very handy. Even now and then, however, the appliance can develop a smell that makes it more of a hassle than anything. The good news is you don’t have to put up with this stench…
How to Find the Pressure Relief Valve on Your Water Heater – And Why It’s Important
For most homeowners, the hot water heater is out of sight, out of mind. As long as you have hot water running through your plumbing, you may not even think about this appliance very often However, it’s a good idea to know the basics of…
How to Tell If Your Well Pump Needs to Be Replaced
Many homeowners enjoy the benefits of having a well water system instead of a municipal water supply. Well water is naturally filtered, not prone to widespread pipe leaks, and, of course, a free source for your drinking, cooking, and cleaning needs. Wells also require very…
What to Do If Your Toilet is Bubbling
It’s not uncommon to see bubbles in your bathroom. Of course, they’re usually confined to the tub or maybe even the sink. But if you notice bubbles coming up from your toilet bowl, it might make you to raise an eyebrow. Once you recover from…
How to Test Your Home’s Water Pressure in 5 Steps
As a homeowner, there are a few routine tasks you should do to keep your household in tip-top shape. That includes putting new batteries of your smoke detectors twice a year and replacing the air filter in your furnace or air conditioner every few months….
Slow Drain? Try These 4 DIY Fixes
One of the most common – and aggravating – plumbing problems we see in homes is a slow drain. In the majority of cases, this is caused by a blocked up pipe directly under the drain. Anything and everything from hair to soap scum to…