Sewer lines are the dump trucks of your plumbing system. They haul away tons of unwanted, uh, stuff, load by load. They’re under less pressure than water pipes. Their contents are slower moving. Why, then, would they ever collapse? Yet they do with surprising...
What’s a Dual-Flush Toilet? The name can be confusing. A dual-flush toilet doesn’t flush twice. It flushes less. A lot less. A dual flush toilet has two buttons or levers to flush different amounts of water, depending on what’s being flushed. The...
A plunger is a plunger, right? Blasphemy to the ears of a plumber! That’s like telling a violinist all classical music sounds the same or a winemaker that all pinots are alike. So let’s set the record straight: a plunger is a plunger by definition, but...
Clogs are the number one issue with garbage disposals. They’re often resolved with a quick reset or simply removing the obstruction. This blog deals with times when a clog can be more stubborn and require more DIY intervention. Common signs of a clogged garbage...
There’s nothing like a slow drain to put a damper on a refreshing shower. Worse, the water may not drain at all — it just sits in the bottom of the tub. Fortunately, a clogged shower drain is usually an easy fix. Here are some simple things you can do to clear a...
All plumbing pipes have a limited lifespan. Well-maintained copper lines can last 80 or more years, and PVC from 20 to 50 years. The average US homeownership lasts about 13 years. Serious plumbing issues may never arise during that period, but what if they do? The...
