Let’s imagine that you’ve been noticing a sink draining more and more slowly lately. Especially during the holiday season, you might be asking even more of your plumbing than you usually do. It’s entirely likely that your slow sink will get worse, or even become completely stopped up, before the new year. So what will you do? Go out and buy a bottle of liquid drain cleaner? No! Don’t do that! Why not? Give us a moment and we’ll explain.
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What’s Wrong With Liquid Drain Cleaner?
Monday, December 2nd, 2024Could Your Kids Be Causing Your Plumbing Problems?
Monday, August 12th, 2024Slow drains. Clogged drains. Frequent attempts to clear them with plungers and drain snakes. Kids complaining that the sink is blocked again. Does this sound like your house? If so, we’ve got some helpful pointers for you. Those kids could be causing the problems with your plumbing! Here’s how to get those drains cleared up and keep them that way.
Great Tips to Prevent Drain Clogs in Your Home
Monday, December 18th, 2023Does it seem like, when a drain clogs in your house, it always happens at the most inconvenient possible time? It’s never a good time to have plumbing that doesn’t work, but it’s definitely worse when guests are about to come over, or you’re trying to celebrate a holiday or relax on a long weekend.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid that situation altogether? We’ve got some tips that could help you prevent drain clogs. You won’t have to worry about what to do if they happen if you make sure they don’t happen!
Drain Flies and Other Bad Drain Troubles
Monday, September 25th, 2023Have you noticed tiny flies around your sink or other drains? While they’re unpleasant—and it’s even worse to think about the eggs they’re surely laying—they don’t pose any serious health risks to humans. However, they can be a sign of serious problems with your drain and sewer plumbing, and those problems could lead to health hazards.
We’ve got you covered. Here are some simple drain fly removal tips and information about how to address the underlying plumbing issues that make your drains appeal to drain flies.
Should You Call a Plumber for a Drain Clog?
Monday, February 27th, 2023Clogged drains are unpleasant, inconvenient, and smelly. But do they really require a professional plumber? It’s a good question, but the answer “sometimes” is a little vague. We’ll go over what options you have for dealing with drains yourself and give you a clear rundown of when you should definitely call a plumber.