Grease: Get It Out of Your Drain

Posted on 27 April 2017

One of the main causes of a blocked drain is grease; it slowly builds up in your pipes until a bad smell becomes discernible. Soon you find that water drains slowly from your sink and ultimately it stops draining. What causes grease? Grease takes years to build up. It is a semi solid conglomeration composed of oil and fat deposits as well as semi solid food particles. Some of its bulk also comes from soaps and detergents. [Read More]

Benefits and Drawbacks of Tankless Water Heaters

Posted on 25 April 2017

You rely on your water heater to provide warm or hot water as needed, but they don't last forever. If you are currently looking to get a new water heater, it might be time to consider a tankless one. This type of water heater is able to heat up the water pipes with electric or gas power, instead of using a storage tank with hot water. Take a look at the benefits and drawbacks before deciding if a tankless water heater is right for you. [Read More]

Why Have Periodic Drain Cleaning Done?

Posted on 24 April 2017

A clean house is more than just clean floors, furniture, walls and windows. Drain cleaning is easily forgotten; yet, it is a crucial part of house cleaning. Drain cleaning needn't be as regular as house cleaning, indeed cleaning your drain once a year can be enough depending on how much it is used. Having your drain cleaned has the following upsides: You will avoid the inconvenience of finding your drain blocked. [Read More]

4 Important Tips to Prevent Plumbing Problems Year Round

Posted on 21 April 2017

Plumbing problems can happen at very inconvenient times: in the middle of the night or when you've travelled away from home. Water supply pipes are often stressed by a number of factors, including seasonal temperature changes and overtreatment with unclogging chemicals like borax. This article highlights four important practices to reduce likelihood of pipe clogs or bursts all year round. 1. Clean sump pump and pit This is especially important before the cold winter temperatures come. [Read More]

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Hi. My name is Dean, and this is my plumbing blog. I love working with my hands. In the past, I have mainly done carpentry work, but recently, I replaced a lot of the plumbing in our bathroom. That project really excited me so I decided to start a blog. Here, you should find all kinds of posts looking at plumbing from a range of angles. I am a dad to three great kids, Rylan, Jordan and Dan. My wife, Patricia, and I have been married for 14 years, and each one is happier than the last. I hope that my posts help you with your plumbing questions. Thank you for reading. I'm glad you found my posts.

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