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...
Quick Guide: The Best Septic Safe Toilet Paper
Why do you need septic-safe toilet paper? If you have a septic tank — and about 20 percent (1 out of 5) Americans do — then you know that it’s basically an underground container that...
Signs Your Septic Tank May Be Failing
If your home is on a septic tank system, there are a couple of things you may need to look out for to see if there are any issues. These issues are important to take...
Is My Sewer Line Clogged?
Are you wondering what is going on with your drains? It could be many things, but one thing it could be is a clogged sewer line! Sewer lines are the main pipe for sewage and...
What Is A Rooter? (And Why Is A Drain Rooter Service Important?)
Rootering — also called a drain rooter service — describes the removal of tree roots from pipes and sewer lines with a rooter machine. Here’s everything you need to know before you purchase this service....
Camera Line Inspection: What’s Wrong With Your Sewer Line
You might be wondering, “When is a camera line inspection necessary?” It all starts with your sewer line. The sewer line (also called the main line or main sewer line) is the plumbing that channels...
The Vent Pipe on My Roof Smells. How Do I Make it Go Away?
Believe it or not, there’s a pipe on your roof called a sewer vent (it’s also called a roof vent, plumbing vent, and vent stack). And when it gets clogged, it can be dangerous and...