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Complete Shutoff Valve Guide: Safely Locate and Use Your Home’s Main Water Valve

When a pipe bursts or a major leak pops up out of nowhere, the last thing you want is to be scrambling around your house asking, “Where on earth is the shutoff valve?” Whether you’re...

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Backwater Valve: The Powerful Plumbing Upgrade Every Home Deserves

Flooded basements. Sewage backing up through floor drains. Nasty smells and expensive cleanup. It’s a nightmare scenario for any homeowner and sadly, a reality for many. But there’s one simple plumbing solution that can prevent...

What is Sewer Excavation? (And Do You Need It To Repair Your Main Line?)

The majority of mainline problems don’t require sewer excavation. Most can be solved with “no-dig” drain cleaning/clearing techniques like cabling or Hydro Jetting. However, there are issues — such as burst or cracked pipes —...

Ceiling Water Damage: Everything You Need To Handle It Correctly!

Ceiling water damage is a typical problem. It may ruin homes, create mold growth and sickness, and cost you potentially thousands to restore if not managed properly. Homeowners must be able to recognize the signs...

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Pipe Insulation Tips: How to Protect Plumbing from Extreme Weather

As winter rolls in and the temps drop below freezing, your home’s plumbing system becomes vulnerable—really vulnerable. A frozen pipe isn’t just an inconvenience; it can lead to bursting, water damage, and thousands of dollars...

Does Water Damage Decrease Home Value? (Yes, But We Have Answers!)

Yes, water damage lowers the value of your home. However, water damage restoration can keep both property damage to a minimum. The degree that water damage reduces the value of a property can be limited,...

Hydro Jetting Services (Is It Worth It?)

Hydro jetting services…is it worth it? This is a question a lot of us may wonder. Some of us may have heard of hydro jetting before, some of us may have not. Believe it or...

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Water Hammer: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop It for Good

Heard loud banging noises coming from your pipes? That’s likely water hammer—a surprisingly common issue in plumbing systems that sounds worse than it looks… until it starts damaging your pipes. This guide will break down...

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Is Drain Cleaner Safe for Your Pipes? The Hidden Dangers Explained

Clogged drains are never convenient. They always seem to show up at the worst possible time—when you’re rushing to get ready or in the middle of cleaning up. Naturally, most people reach for a bottle...

What Is Solvent Cement: Everything You Need

Solvent cement, often known as PVC glue, is a type of adhesive that people use to form an airtight seal between PVC pipe and connection fittings. You can use solvent cement to join pieces of...

Sealing A Leaky Faucet Base Plate (Fix It Fast in 4 Steps or Less!)

If you find water in the cabinet below your kitchen faucet sink, it could come from a faucet base plate leak. Of course, it could also come from the supply lines or the drain. But...

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Dishwasher Not Draining? Here’s What To Do!

Many things can be the cause of a dishwasher not draining. If your dishwasher has a lot of standing water inside of it after you finished a cycle, this could mean it isn’t draining properly. This...