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A woman looks concerned while a man cleans up water and mess on a flooded kitchen floor.

How To Quickly Stop a Flooded Kitchen (At The Source!)

Trust me, there’s nothing worse than a homeowner walking into an unexpectedly flooded kitchen. It’s happened to me as well. And it happens to hundreds of homeowners across America every single day. Two of the...

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How to Use Public Toilets Safely

A lot of people have mixed feelings about public toilets, but when you’re in dire need to go, you’ll do anything to gain access to the closest public toilet. Although public toilets might not be...

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?

“Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?” is a question that people ask thousands of times each year. It’s not one you want to ask after a plumbing emergency. In short, unfortunately for those facing a...

Sewer Lines (When is the City Responsible?)

Sewer Lines (When is the City Responsible?)

This might not be an important topic to you right now, but it will be if you have severe issues with your sewer lines. Stick around, it’s important to know when you are responsible versus...

A metal rake rests on a pile of colorful autumn leaves, highlighting the need for leaf removal.

Leaves in Drains (How to Get Them Out and Keep Them Out!)

Leaves in drains, do you know what time of the year this usually happens? I’ll give you a hint. Temperatures are dropping, sweaters are being pulled out of storage, and pumpkin spice is running rampant....

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Space Toilets (How Do They Work?)

Space toilets, and how toilets are used in space and interesting topic that many people might wonder about. Whether you’re in your living room or orbiting thousands of miles above Earth…when you gotta go, you...

A stainless steel kitchen sink with leaves and a flower near the drain, showing signs of clogging.

Kitchen Sink Keeps Clogging? Here’s 5 Easy Ways to Unclog It

This is a quick guide for how to unclog a kitchen sink. Here are the top 5 ways! Keep in mind it may take more than one method to get your desired result, except cleaning...

Copper plumbing pipes connected to a water heater, with a bonding wire visible above the installation.

Copper Plumbing (What is a Bonding Wire?)

You might be aware of what a bonding wire on a water heater is, or you might not. The good thing is if you don’t know what a bonding wire is, you’re in the right...

Close-up view of a clean toilet bowl, highlighting its interior design and drainage system.

Toilet Clearance Code (Are You Aware of It?)

Maybe you never even knew that there was such a thing as a toilet clearance code. Well, you would be surprised to know all that is included in this code when it comes to installing...

A person repairing a leaking tub faucet, holding a tool near the faucet assembly in a bathroom setting.

How to Fix A Leaking Tub Faucet (And What Causes It)

Is your tub faucet leaking? This is a very common issue that fortunately has some very easy solutions. Most likely this is something you will be able to solve on your own. There are a...

A trench dug in the ground reveals a sewer pipe, surrounded by dirt and grass, indicating potential sewer line issues.

Signs of a Sewer Line Issue 

Sewer line issues can be hard to spot early on. You don’t really get the chance to catch it before it becomes a severe problem. Although, there are several signs that could let you know...

A person holds a corroded copper plumbing pipe, showing signs of wear and damage, near a vehicle.

Should You Have Copper Plumbing in Your Home?

Copper plumbing is very common, especially in older buildings. Newer buildings tend to favor PVC for many plumbing fixtures. Types of Copper Pipes There are four main types of copper pipes that can each be...