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 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...
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...
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...
Off-The-Grid Plumbing (For Water and Sewer!)
Did you know that there are more than 17 million homes in the United States — using off-the-grid plumbing — that get their water from private wells? If you’d rather not rely on your town...
How to Make a Cast Iron Stack Repair (in 4 Steps!)
Have you identified a plumbing problem that requires a cast iron stack repair? If so, take heed. It’s one of the most important pipes in your home. And replacing or repairing a cast iron stack...
What Causes a Broken Sewer Line?
Why is it important to know what causes a broken sewer line? Every pipe and plumbing fixture in your home connects to the most important piece of plumbing — the main sewer line. Here’s the...
How Plumbing Prevents Waterborne Illness
Our plumbing system not only gives us fresh water and removes used water from our house, but plumbing prevents waterborne illness. There are many different ways that your plumbing is set up to prevent them. ...
Sewage Backups: How to Handle Them!
If sewage is pouring into your home from a drain, it can cause panic, knowing what to do when a sewage backup is happening is key to managing it quickly. Sewage is unsanitary and can...
Sewer Lines: The Essential Homeowner’s Guide for Inspection & Repair!
Make sure to have your sewer lines inspected before purchasing a house! Most sewer lines are located underground in your yard. The damages caused by a broken sewer line often need an excavation crew to...