The garage floor drain is one of the most underappreciated pieces of plumbing hardware out there. No matter what, they work hard. Garage floor drains handle all the random liquid that finds its way from outside into your garage. This can include appliance run-off, animal hair, engine oil, spillage, fixture … [Read more...]
Telltale Signs of Clogged Sewers and How to Fix Them
Your sewer lines are the lifelines of your home. They carry water throughout the house to where you need it, when you need it, and if they get backed up then your whole life can end up getting backed up. If the water in your sewer lines has nowhere better to go, you know full well it's going to end up somewhere you … [Read more...]
Household Plungers: Decoding the Difference
Have you been using the wrong plunger to unclog drains and not even realized it? The chances are likely. It turns out your typical red rubber plunger isn’t the most efficient at unclogging toilets. With clogged drains being the one of the leading household plumbing problems, it's necessary for everyone to know how to … [Read more...]
No Dishwasher? No Problem! Tips to Survive Without a Dishwasher
If you’ve recently moved into a home without a dishwasher and are wondering how you’re going to survive, you’re not alone. Roughly 25% of American households do not have a dishwasher. You don’t have to dread the task of hand washing dishes – we’ve got you covered. How to Survive Without a Dishwasher Minimize Dirty … [Read more...]
Bad Advice about Drain Cleaning (and How To Avoid it)
A pool of dirty water rising at your feet during a shower. A few inches of used water full of food chunks when you’re rinsing off clean dishes in the kitchen sink. A back up of spit water in the bathroom sink when you’re brushing your teeth. Though a clogged drain may not seem like a big deal (more likely a slight … [Read more...]
