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Kitchen Plumbing

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionSeptember 26, 2024

Home Maintenance Plumbing

What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Plumbing

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.…

Waypoint Property InspectionMay 22, 2024

Best Articles Plumbing

What Do Lead Pipes Look Like?

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionJanuary 5, 2023

Plumbing

Does Flushing The Toilet Make The Shower Cold

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionDecember 12, 2022

Replacement fill valve for a running toilet.

Best Articles Plumbing

Why Won’t My Toilet Stop Running

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionAugust 8, 2022

Plumbing

How Deep Are Plumbing Pipes Under A Slab House

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionJuly 8, 2022

Plumbing

Can A Vent Stack Have Bends In It

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionMarch 29, 2022

Plumbing

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

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionNovember 8, 2021

Plumbing

Bradford White Water Heater Age: Year of Manufacture

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…

Waypoint Property InspectionOctober 25, 2021

Plumbing

Tree Roots In Your Sewer Lines? Here’s What To Do

Your sewer lines travel from many portions of your home to a main sewer line outside your home and eventually meets the road to the main city's sewage system or your septic system. Often times…

Waypoint Property InspectionSeptember 8, 2021