The Little Bladder That Could A plunger is the go-to DIY tool for minor drain clogs. Every home should have two — a cup plunger for sinks and a flange plunger for toilets. Some homeowners keep a snake in the garage for tougher jobs, or a stash of plastic clog removers...
A leaking toilet is a serious plumbing problem. A toilet leaking at the base packs an even bigger punch. That’s because: The leaks are easy to miss. They can cause significant damage to walls and flooring if not addressed promptly. Water can seep into lower...
It’s easy to ignore the faucets in your home — until something goes wrong. They hold the power to ruin a good night’s sleep. That big job interview? It’s toast. You didn’t get a wink of sleep because the bathroom faucet was dripping all night....
Your plumbing system provides clean water and efficient waste removal — until something goes wrong. The problems seem to come out of nowhere. A tiny slab leak bursts into a flood. A collapsed sewer line backs up every drain and toilet in the house, making it...
A slab leak is the Chernobyl of plumbing disasters. Not at first, but undetected, the leak grows and spreads, sometimes slowly and at other times in a burst. Untold damage ensues. That biblical flood in your living room? It points to a slab leak. The runaway mold...
If you’ve never heard of a slab leak, join millions of American homeowners. They’re relatively uncommon but utterly devastating. Your introduction to slab leaks may be returning from a day at work to a flooded and ruined home. Yes, they can go from drip to...
