The Smell Good Plumber
The most effective way to unclog a bathtub drain is to use a cup plunger to force the blockage out. Remove your tub’s strainer and stopper, fill the tub with a few inches of water, and plunge forcefully and continuously until the blockage comes up out of the drain. There are several effective means of unclogging … [Read more...]
The best way to unclog a toilet is to learn to use a flange plunger properly. Flange plungers are specifically designed to clear toilet clogs. Using a flange plunger, create a snug seal with both the flange and cup, then plunge continuously for about twenty seconds. As for how to use your flange plunger to unclog a … [Read more...]
It’s happening to millions of us, all over the country. We’re all stuck at home, we’ve all got cabin fever, and we’re all… using our own bathrooms more than usual. Then it happens. You finish off a roll of toilet paper, go to replace it, and find… nothing. Before you know it, you’ve used the last of your toilet paper. … [Read more...]
When you're stuck inside sheltering in place, your toilet’s health suddenly becomes very important to you. The last thing you want is to deal with clogs on top of everything else. Even the thought might be even to drive you to paranoia. Instead of simply worrying, however, we recommend channeling that particular … [Read more...]
Sheltering in place is transforming our day-to-day lives in a thousand ways, big and small. Unfortunately, even your bills are no exception. Since you’re spending all of your time at home, you’re probably using your utilities more than usual. The more water, electricity, and cooling you use, the more costly your bills … [Read more...]
Worrying about cleaning your plumbing is probably the last thing on your mind right now. Unfortunately, however, as you spend more time social distancing at home, the health of your plumbing will become critical. The last thing you want is to get stuck home with a clogged toilet or broken faucet. Luckily, there’s … [Read more...]
Your home's HVAC system is a complicated, interconnected mechanism. Its heating, cooling, and ventilating components all rely on one another to treat your home's air properly. When something goes wrong with one aspect of the system, it affects the whole system... and you. Obviously, we understand why you'd want to try … [Read more...]
We all know that household leaks happen, and surprisingly often. What we often don’t seem to know is why they happen. If you didn’t damage your pipe, then why should it start leaking all of a sudden? Are your pipes faulty? Is the leak a sign of something gone horribly wrong? Luckily, the answer to each of these … [Read more...]
First thing’s first: electrical work is serious, technical, and often dangerous business. When we say “DIY electrical work,” we’re talking pretty simple stuff--and even that stuff is dangerous. If you’re even a little intimidated by the electrical work you’re contemplating (no matter how “simple” it may seem), call the … [Read more...]
Mold can and will grow in any humid environment. Case in point: bathrooms. Even with the best ventilation systems available, it’s all too easy for mold to begin developing. When it does, you shouldn't leave it alone. Unchecked mold can lead to respiratory problems and other illnesses, especially for those who are … [Read more...]
