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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…
Easy Ways to Unclog a Drain
We’ve all been there, and we’ve all seen warning flags. At first, it may take a little longer for the sink to drain. Water begins pooling around your feet each and every time you take a shower. There are strange, unpleasant odors that linger after…
Do you have rust-colored water? What does that mean?
Rust-colored water is an immediate proverbial red flag, as it’s a sign that something is definitely wrong. We’re used to seeing clear water come out of our faucets, you see, so when it’s rust-colored, it can be a bit of a shock. What’s it mean?…
When a Pipe Bursts, This Is What Happens
With the winter weather coming, frozen pipes are something we all have to think about. Along with shutting down the flow of water coming into your home, frozen pipes are also susceptible to bursting, which can create major problems. But what actually happens when a…
What Size Sump Pump Do I Need?
When it rains hard, flooding is something that can happen. And when that happens in your basement, it causes real issues. Aside from the damage flooding can do, mold and mildew are real problems that can cause thousands of dollars in remediation. The right sump…
Preventing Scale Buildup in a Water Heating Element
Hard water can wreak havoc on your appliances, as it’s susceptible to scale buildup. This means that hard water can be especially difficult on your hot water heater, and can mean that your hot water heater will need to be replaced much sooner than is…
How to Protect Your Plumbing from Tree Roots
Tree roots can create quite a problem for pipes. Roots are drawn to pipes because they contain water, oxygen, and nutrients, all the things a tree needs. The roots of a tree will seek out any hole or crack in a pipe, and expand, causing…
Should You Be Worried About Gas Water Heater Backdrafting?
To borrow from a classic public service announcement – it’s 10 p.m., do you know where your water heater exhaust gases are? Admittedly, that phrase isn’t quite as memorable, but it’s still very important for homeowners to be aware of a water heater issue called…
Root Problems: How to Protect and Keep Your Sewer Line Clear
There are many benefits to having trees on your property. Sitting in the shade, birdwatching, and playing on a swing are just a few that come to mind. However, trees also come with a significant risk that many homeowners don’t consider – root intrusion in…