Category: Home Plumbing
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7 Best DIY Podcasts for Home Repair
Whether you’ve just purchased your first home, are renting a property, or have been a homeowner for decades, it’s never a bad idea to brush up on your home improvement skills. Having some DIY knowledge for common plumbing issues can save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
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How to Clean Gutters and Clogged Roof Drains
Properly installed gutters and roof drains help protect your property from rain and other conditions. But like most installations, gutters and drains require regular maintenance to continue getting the job done. The most common fix you’ll likely have to perform is unclogging, and there are numerous ways to do this. In this blog, we’ll discuss…
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How to Clean a Sump Pump
Although many older homes in California do not have basements, they are becoming more common throughout the Golden State. If you’re one of the lucky Californians to have a basement, you may have a sump pump to protect your basement from flooding (and if you don’t have a sump pump, it’s something to consider investing…
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6 Signs Your Dishwasher is Clogged and How to Fix Dishwasher Problems
Dishwashers have become a major convenience in our lives. We load up the day’s dishes, run a cleaning cycle, and spend the next hour completing other tasks. It’s so easy, we often take having a dishwasher for granted – until it suddenly isn’t working. The food particles and other items that collect in your dishwasher…
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10 Common Washing Machine Problems and Solutions
The washing machine! Thanks to this wonderful appliance, we no longer have to beat our garments over rocks or scrub them by hand with abrasive sand or stone. Today, more than 80% of households in the United States own a washing machine, with revenue in the washing machine segment totaling nearly $70 billion. But what…
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6 Steps to Fix a Toilet Leaking at the Base (+ Prevention Tips)
Toilet leaks aren’t anything to panic over, but no one likes walking into the bathroom with dry socks and coming out with wet socks. Toilets that leak at the base are usually an easy fix with some DIY how-to steps. You can make the repairs you need quickly using this guide that provides you with…
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12 Different Types of Plumbing Pipes Used in Homes
What are the different types of plumbing pipes? There are quite a few, and they have various uses, from bringing water to your bathtub to carrying waste out to your sewage system. Whether you’re hiring a plumber or taking on a DIY home plumbing project, it’s good to be in the know about different types…
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How a Toilet Works and Toilet Tank Parts to Know
The toilet is known by many names – the commode, the john, the head, the loo, the can… the list goes on. But how exactly does this porcelain throne work? In this blog, we’ll dive into the history of the toilet and its inner workings, along with some DIY recommendations.
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15 Plumbing Tasks Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do
Some of us are quite handy around the house; others, not so much. However, there are a few things that any homeowner should know how to do. Knowing how to do these fifteen DIY repairs can save you from calling in an expert and save you some money.
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