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Topics: Home Plumbing, DIY

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If you own a home or property, there’s a good chance you’ve had to dabble in DIY plumbing repair from time to time. Things like leaking shower heads, minor drain clogging and faucet residue are all easy problems you can fix on your own with a little know-how. That being said, however, there will always be times in which professional intervention is necessary. Read More

Topics: Sewers, DIY

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For many homeowners, broken sewer pipes are one of the most stressful plumbing problems they will encounter. These breaks, often difficult to detect and even harder to prevent, can be tended to much easier when you know the right techniques and repair options available. By following our simple sewer pipe renovation tips, you can save yourself from the costly labor and inefficiency of traditional pipe repairs. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Home Plumbing, Kitchen Sink, DIY

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Do-it-yourself (DIY) plumbing projects are often much simpler than homeowners acknowledge, and having the correct tools, and knowing the right preventative techniques, can save hundreds of dollars in later renovations. Here, we have compiled a short list of DIY plumbing tool essentials, as well as outlined a few select kitchen repairs you can complete without professional plumbing services. Read More

Topics: Sewers, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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Replacing or cleaning a plumbing trap is one of the easier plumbing jobs you can do on your own to fix clogs and material buildup in your home or business’s drain pipes. Knowing beforehand how these fixtures operate, as well as the necessary tools and techniques used to clean and restore them, can significantly streamline the restoration process and more precisely deliver your desired results. Read More

Topics: Commercial Plumbing, Home Plumbing, DIY, Drain Cleaning and Repair

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What is a Drain Trap? A drain trap, also referred to as a U-bend or P-trap by some, is a pipe structure commonly found under your sink. This curved piece of pipe traps water within it, forming a plug that keeps sewer gases from flowing back up the pipe and into your home. This trap is also a frequent destination for hair, grease and other solid debris that forms the bulk of a clog. Read More

Topics: Pipe Bursting, Home Plumbing, Sewers, DIY, New Homeowners

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Sewer pipes, like everything, need maintenance and repairs when necessary. But what happens when your sewer pipe breaks? Aren’t pipes supposed to be stable? Well, a pipe can break for a number of reasons. It is best to know what can cause a pipe to break as well as the signs to look for. How can a broken sewer pipe be repaired with relining? As a homeowner, what is the first step? Read More

Topics: Plumbing in Sacramento, Home Plumbing, DIY, Toilet Leaks and Repair

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A faulty fill valve can cause your toilet to run, wasting valuable water and money. Replacing the fill valve is a simple, inexpensive home toilet repair you can do yourself. Just follow these steps to replace your fill valve and get your toilet back to normal. If you run into any trouble along the way, you can always call the friendly Sacramento plumbers of Express Sewer & Drain for help. Read More
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