What good is a toilet if it won’t flush? Not much, if you ask us. If you're faced with a toilet that won't flush, there are a few actions you can take. First, you can panic, but we recommend avoiding this route (no fun, bad for your health). Second, you can remember this blog post, pull it up, and use it to diagnose … [Read more...]
Post-Thanksgiving Plumbing Problems to Watch Out For
Thanksgiving has a reputation for being a great lazy holiday. You eat your body weight in food and then spend the day “watching” football (read: napping). Sounds great, right? Well, if you’ve ever hosted Thanksgiving, however, you know that this reputation couldn’t be further from the truth. Thanksgiving is a lot of … [Read more...]
3 Common Reasons Your Toilet Won’t Flush Properly
Everyone knows that when their toilet won’t flush, they have a problem. That’s not tough to figure out. Likewise with a completely clogged toilet. It’s obvious. Unfortunately, there are problems that are less obvious. Sometimes, for instance, your toilet just doesn’t work very well. Maybe it still flushes, but the … [Read more...]
How to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
It's safe to assume that most homes have a plunger. Unfortunately, however, bad luck has a way of finding the rare times when you’re unprepared. There may come a time, no matter how unlikely, when you find yourself with a bad toilet clog and no plunger. Panic-inducing as this scenario sounds, it’s not insurmountable. … [Read more...]
The Great Thanksgiving Home Prep Checklist
Thanksgiving. The most pumpkin-flavored holiday of the year. It’s a time for playing card games, napping during football games, and feasting on delicious food. It’s also a time for family. Whenever family stays over for more than just a few hours, they can tend to put strain on all kinds of things. Your plumbing is no … [Read more...]