How To Unclog A Basement Floor Drain (With A Garden Hose!)

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 do-it-yourself plumbing, here’s how to unclog basement floor drains using…

Is Your Outdoor Frost Proof Faucet Leaking? Here’s How to Fix it!

Is Your Outdoor Frost Proof Faucet Leaking? Here’s How to Fix it!

A frost-proof faucet on the exterior of your home (technically called a sillcock, it’s also known as a frost-free or freeze-proof faucet) is similar to a common outdoor faucet. What’s the difference? The outdoor frost-proof faucet has an extra-long stem (or pipe) reaching back about…