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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When your drain is clogged, it’s not uncommon to reach for the nearest commercial drain cleaner. And for good reason – they work, often quickly clearing stubborn blockages. But, have you ever stopped to think about why they’re so effective? What you don’t know about chemical drain cleaners, their ingredients, and the way they work may surprise you.
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Properly installed gutters and roof drains help protect your residential or commercial 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 the best way to clean clogged gutters and clogged roof drains, and get this: You may not even have to get on the roof!
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There are many reasons why you may want to replace the old faucet in your kitchen sink. Whether your old faucet leaks, is rusted or is just plain ugly, you want to get rid of it and put in a shiny new faucet.
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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 over time can create clogs and cause backups that limit performance.
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Whether your home’s kitchen sink has a garbage disposal or not, it is still bound to clog at some point. A clogged kitchen sink can be a homeowner's nightmare, disrupting daily routines and turning meal preparation into a frustrating ordeal.
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Home plumbing improvement, DIY cleaning, and routine repairs can help you keep your drains and pipes functioning for years to come and reverse the wear of aging and chemical breakup.
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The sudden arrival of unnatural or unpleasant odors in your home is never a reassuring thing, especially when the source of the smell is somewhere in your home’s plumbing system. Are my drains clogged? What if there is a harmful sewer gas leak? If I need to fully renovate my plumbing, how much will it cost me?
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Whether you are in the market to buy a house or are simply updating your kitchen appliances, energy efficient sinks may be just what you’re looking for.
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While we could go on for days defining every plumbing tool, fixture, and practice out there, we’ve condensed that information and included the most relevant plumbing terms you'll need and want to know for basic plumbing repair.
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