Older Bathroom With A Drum Trap? (Here’s How To Clear It!)
Many older bathrooms have a removable metal cap on the floor which covers a drum trap. It’s usually located near the tub. Just like any trap in your home, it can get clogged and needs...
How To Loosen A Stuck Cleanout Plug (4 Brilliant DIY Hacks!)
Two or more clogged or sluggish drains often are the result of a blockage in your main drain. Unfortunately, you might find yourself up against a fused or stuck cleanout plug when you try to...
How To Unclog A Basement Floor Drain (With A Garden Hose!)
Have you noticed a periodic backup of water around your floor drain? It’s probably partially blocked. Unfortunately, it’s not going to get better. It needs to be cleared out. But if you’re someone who enjoys...
How to Make an Underground Cast-Iron Sewer Pipe Repair (in 7 Steps!)
Soil can crush or roots can grow into a cracked main sewer line, causing the entire plumbing system to back up. Even without a blockage, a soggy, smelly lawn may indicate a leaking underground pipe....
The 3 Types of Plumbing Systems (It’s More Logical than it Looks!)
Every home has 3 basic types of plumbing systems: supply lines, fixtures, and drains. Although it may appear a random puzzle of pipes and fittings, the system and its various components work together in a...
3 Types of Septic Seepage Pits You Really Need to Know About!
If you’re considering a septic tank, you’ll want to know all about seepage pits. You’re also going to need to choose between 3 types of septic seepage pits. That’s exactly what we’re going to show...
Copper vs PEX Pipe: Make Sure You Choose The Right One!
When making repairs, upgrades, or renovations, many homeowners are left wondering which type of plumbing material is best for their home. The choice often comes down to the two most popular and common types of...
Backwater Valve: Why You Should Install it in Your Home
Flooding and sewer backups are a nightmare for any homeowner. Imagine raw sewage backing up into your basement—definitely not a situation you want to deal with. One of the best ways to prevent this kind...
How to Repair a Broken PVC Drain Pipe in Your Home!
Learning how to repair PVC pipe is easy. And we’re going to show you exactly how to do it, whether it’s cracked or broken. Just keep in mind that actually making the repair might be...
Foundation Water Damage: Signs, Causes, and Prevention!
Most everyone knows how costly and devastating foundation water damage can be to your home. But not everyone knows what to look for, why it happens, or how to prevent it. But that’s exactly what...
What Causes Basement Flooding? We Give You All the Answers!
If you’re interested in finding out what causes basement flooding, then this article is for you. If your home is built partially underground (hey basements, we’re looking at you!), chances are you’ve experienced, or will...
Downspout Cleanout: A Guide for the Most Stubborn Clogs
Falling leaves sure are beautiful, but they can wreak havoc on your property if you don’t perform a downspout cleanout. The leaves, sticks, nuts and other debris we see fall into a downspout are more...