6 Easy Ways to Show Your Kitchen Sink Drain Some TLC

6 Easy Ways to Show Your Kitchen Sink Drain Some TLC

Ever notice how your kitchen sink drain seems to know the worst possible time to back up? You’re rushing through dinner cleanup, juggling a dozen tasks, and suddenly—there it is, a stubborn clog or unpleasant gurgle telling you trouble’s brewing. But what if you could prevent all that? You actually can – a few easy […]

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Plumbing

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From the first morning shower to the last glass of water at night, we rely on our plumbing for daily convenience and hygiene. Yet, most only think about their plumbing system when something goes awry. To know the basics of your plumbing system and how it works is to save yourself money and hassle down […]

What Do Lead Pipes Look Like?

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Owning a home requires a lot of maintenance and knowledge to do so. Before purchasing a home, you should also get as much information as you can about the history of the home and the building materials that were used to construct the home. Keep in mind that what was once used to build a […]

What Do Lead Pipes Look Like?

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Owning a home requires a lot of maintenance and knowledge to do so. Before purchasing a home, you should also get as much information as you can about the history of the home and the building materials that were used to construct the home. Keep in mind that what was once used to build a […]

Does Flushing The Toilet Make The Shower Cold

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The last thing a homeowner wants to deal with is cold showers. For the most part, a cold shower is not something that many homeowners look forward to. However, there are a few homeowners out there that do enjoy a good cold shower. Does flushing the toilet make the shower cold? No, the toilet pulls […]

Why Won’t My Toilet Stop Running

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Being a homeowner has many perks and some required maintenance. As a homeowner, the hope is that those perks far outweigh the necessary maintenance projects. Unfortunately, there are many cases where items in your home will break down or malfunction. This is typically due to normal wear and tear. If you are noticing some issues […]

How Deep Are Plumbing Pipes Under A Slab House

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When you are building your custom home or renovating your current home with an expansion, always remember that building codes must be followed. The local building codes are put in place to hold contractors accountable and protect the homeowner’s investment. In the early stages of building, make sure to inspect the plumbing pipe installation. Homeowners […]

Can A Vent Stack Have Bends In It

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Getting to know if a vent stack can have bends in it is not a priority of most homeowners. In fact, homeowners typically do not take time to even understand how plumbing is tied into vents. Looking at your roof you will see various vents coming out of the roof. These vents have a variety […]

Vent Stack Vs Stack Vent: What’s The Difference?

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While we may think we can use Vent Stack and Stack Vent interchangeably, there is a difference. Let’s talk about Vent Stack vs Stack Vent and show the difference. What Is A Vent Stack? A vent stack is a vertical pipe connected to a home’s drainage system. The vertical pipe is typically made out of […]

Bradford White Water Heater Age: Year of Manufacture

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Use this guide below to find the age of your Bradford White Water Heater. For additional questions, comment below. Related Article: Water Heater Lifespan Bradford White Water Heater Age The Bradford White water heater age can be determined by examining and decoding the serial number on the label. The serial number will always begin with 2 […]