Professional plumbers are great people with a fantastic skillset, but if you're a homeowner it's important to know how to do basic maintenance of your plumbing systems yourself. I've been figuring this out for thirty years, and I've started this blog to share my self-taught expertise on home plumbing maintenance--including plenty on how you know when it's definitely time to call in the professionals! I'll also be reviewing plumbing services around the country, based on my own personal experience and that of my friends and family. Need a plumber, or simply some advice on going it alone? Read on and enjoy!
Posted on: 12 July 2017
Even galvanised steel or iron pipes can rust. Unfortunately, this process will happen from the inside out, making corrosion very hard to notice at a glance. In fact, a pipe may be blocked completely by the time any visible signs are evident on the outside.
This is a real issue since corroded pipes are far more likely to turn into burst pipes, resulting in potentially enormous water damage to your property.
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Posted on: 12 July 2017
Clogging problems in residential drains are quite common. As a matter of fact, several homeowners will face these problems at some point. As a home owner, how will you respond when your residential drains clog up? Will you immediately call for expensive plumbing services, or try to fix the problem yourself?
Save time and money while fixing clogged kitchen sinks and toilets with these simple DIY fixes.
Clogged kitchen sinks
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