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How to Remove Calcium Buildup on Faucets
Removing calcium buildup (AKA limescale) from your faucets and other fixtures is possible with a little chemistry. Most of the time, you can rely on the following home remedy to clear away the mineral deposits that are discoloring your sink or showerhead. Even industrial products…
Why You Should Install A Water Filtration System
Water filtration systems can benefit a home and its residents in multiple ways. Their initial cost and relative obscurity hold most people back from installing such systems, but after you read this article you will know whether or not a filtration system is right for…
Is Your Shower A Little Too Hot to Handle?
Now initially, this may not seem like a huge problem. Who wants a cold shower anyways? But if you are here, you probably figured out the hard way how hot your shower can get. Most of the time, the cold water culprit is either your…
Ever Wonder About Water?
Water, as they say, is life. But it might shock you just how much you use per day. According to the EPA, the average American uses 86 gallons per day – and the average household uses a whopping 300! Now you might be curious where…
Leaky Fridge?
So you went to grab the milk out of your fridge this morning and ended up with wet slippers! Leaky fridges can ruin your morning, but if you woke up today and asked yourself, “Why is my fridge leaking water?”, you’ve come to the right…
Spring Sink Cleaning
Spring cleaning is here! Whether you’re a deep cleaning professional or a first-time scrubber we have all the tips you need to get your sink sparkling. Below you’ll find our tricks for a spotless sink and faucet, and a stink-free drain! Grab those gloves and…
The Mystery of the Shutoff Valve
Turning off the water supply is often the first step no matter your plumbing catastrophe. First, however, you’ll want to know what you are looking at. There are multiple water shutoff points throughout your house – a main and many axillaries. The Main You can…
What is Backdrafting?
You don’t want your water heater sucking, physically or metaphorically. But that is essentially what is happening when your water heater is backdrafting due to a flaw in the installation or an obstruction in your piping. Check for Backdraft Now if you are here, you…
How to Prevent Rust Stains in Your Toilet
A common problem that plagues toilets is rust stains. Water seeping into your toilet’s bowl can corrode holes in the porcelain surface. These tiny gaps are often filled with rust particles, giving the inside of your toilet a rusty appearance. There are several steps you…
Why Is My Bathwater Yellow?
It is not uncommon for a bathtub to turn yellow over time, and more often than not this has to do with all the fluids that come into contact with your tub. There are many causes and solutions for this problem, and it is important…