Is your toilet leaking at the base? You may have a cracked toilet base, loose or corroded mounting bolts, or a deteriorated wax ring. Or it could be the flange that connects the toilet to the drainpipe. When the seal between the toilet and flange breaks, water can...
Your bathroom, that high-traffic part of the house, may suffer from more than wear and tear. And your family may suffer as a result without even realizing it. Mold thrives in dank places and, though often visible, can remain hidden in the small cracks between tiles...
Cleaning a toilet tank is an unglamorous task. It doesn’t make for exciting TitTok videos or Instagram posts. But neglecting this often-forgotten area of home maintenance can lead to unpleasant odors, stains, and even plumbing problems. So, let’s roll up...
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. For trees, that treasure is sewage. Sounds disgusting, right? But think about it — sewage is packed with all those nutrients trees love. Your sewer pipe is like an all-you-can-eat buffet! While your tree feasts,...
Dealing with a clogged drain is a frequent frustration for any homeowner with older plumbing. Or toddlers. Or teenagers who dump who knows what down the pipes. Sometimes, a few pumps with a plumber’s friend will clear it, or even a concoction of baking soda and...