Category: Plumbing Tips
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What Is Backflow? + How a Sewer Backflow Preventer Works
Contaminated water moving back up your pipes in your home or office building could lead to serious consequences. Gaining a proper understanding of backflow prevention systems and how they work is key to protecting your home and business. Below, we’ll cover information like what sewer backflow is, how backflow prevention devices work, and why they’re…
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The Only Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Checklist You’ll Need
Just like getting a routine oil change for your car, commercial properties need routine maintenance as well. Waiting too long to check the integrity of your plumbing system means there are likely going to be damages that you don’t know about, and they will only grow worse as time goes on. In commercial buildings, there…
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How to Unclog a Main Sewer Line Without a Cleanout
If your home is experiencing a clogged main sewer line, you may be wondering how to fix it. You may also be wondering if you need to call a professional plumber or if you can unclog the line yourself.
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Plumbing Nightmares from Around the Web (& How to Fix Them)
Plumbing nightmares can happen to anyone. Most of us probably know someone who’s experienced some plumbing disasters, or maybe you’ve seen some viral memes with funny plumbing pictures.
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Reddit Plumbing: Great for DIY Plumbing and Plumbers Alike
Traffic on Reddit is as busy as the South Sacramento Freeway during rush hour! In May 2022, the online forum measured approximately 1.7 billion visits, making it one of the most-visited websites, according to Statista. So while social sharing websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram gather all the attention, Reddit is becoming a stealth social…
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7 Ways to Prevent Restaurant Plumbing Problems
Restaurants are a magnet for plumbing problems, and it’s no surprise considering the amount of plumbing equipment required to operate. In worst-case scenarios, restaurant plumbing problems can force the business to close temporarily if floodwaters or backed-up sewage gets into food storage areas, prep areas, or service stations. Not only could this get patrons sick…
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10 Plumbing Things to Do Before Going on Vacation
For a lot of people, summertime means vacation time! Whether you’re going international or staying local in California, there are some things to do before going on vacation to ensure you don’t come home to a plumbing disaster. After all, just because you’re not using your plumbing, doesn’t mean that something can’t go wrong.
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12 Ways to Save Money on Utilities for Cash-Strapped Californians
These days, many Americans are feeling the pinch due to rising rates of inflation. It may be even worse for those of us in California. In The Golden State, the cost of living is more than 42% higher than the nationwide average. Overall, the cost of living in California ranks the third-highest among states.
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What Are the Pink Stains in My Shower, Sink, and Toilet?
It’s a question we hear frequently, and we know there’s nothing pretty about pink when you see it stained onto the surfaces of your sink, shower, or toilet. So what’s causing these mysterious pink rings? And why does it keep coming back after you’ve scrubbed it away? While many people believe the stains to be…