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Why Does My Toilet Keep Clogging?

There are numerous reasons that a toilet could be getting clogged, even on a daily basis. This could happen because of how the toilet is used, from problems in the toilet’s mechanics, or perhaps even problems with your water supply. This post will cover several of these reasons your toilet

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How to Repair a Gas Line

It only takes a scratch or tear from corrosion or an accident, to create high pressure in a gas line, and this can cause natural gas leak; allowing the gas pressure of the natural gas, or other gases, to start seeping through the natural gas lines, causing a gas leak.

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How to Locate Your Sewer Line

If you need to remove a clog in the main sewer line, then finding the sewer cleanouts that are in or around your house is vital. The sewer cleanouts allow easier access to the sewer system to clean out the clog and open the drain line (or main sewer line)

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How to Install a Septic Tank

When it comes to the management of wastewater, homeowners sometimes may have the option of using a septic system. Utilizing a new septic systems would consist of a new septic tank, which are large concrete tanks, and a leach field or drain field, to disperse the effluent (the liquid waste

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Can’t Find an Odor in Your House?

If you have a mysterious smell in your house, there could be a number of culprits. Some of these you can tackle yourself; the solution could be as simple as taking out the garbage. For other issues, you will need to call in the expert backup; that mildew smell could

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How to Fix A Water Heater

When you are having problems with an electric water heater, there could be numerous elements that require repair or replacement, or there could be as simple as a thermostat that needs adjusting, and not needing a new water heater. Perhaps the problem lies with the water heater’s wiring, and that’s

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How to Keep Your Heater from Short-Circuiting

When an electric water heater is hard at work, the last thing you need is for it to give out, especially in the midst of frigid temperatures. If you have an electric water heater, then it is vital to know that over time, mineral and lime buildup can accumulate on

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How to Clean a Sump Pump

Homeowners know if you have a sump pump, it is there to ward off floods, pumping water away as it collects in the sump pit. In order for it to do its job, however, you will have to perform regular maintenance to ensure that gravel and sand do not clog

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Your Guide to Common Winter Plumbing Problems & Tips

With Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, and other holidays, winter is starting to get in full swing, and the large parties and vast amounts of cooking that homeowners are looking forward to are sure to come. With all the guests using your faucets, toilets, hot water, and practically every part of your

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How to Clear a Clogged Plumbing Vent

Plumbing vents are part of your home’s complete plumbing system, which includes drain pipes, vent pipes, drain lines, vent stacks, and the plumbing fixtures that are attached to the drainage system such as your kitchen sink, water heater, toilets, showers, and the wastewater drainage pipes that carry the wastewater to

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How to Insulate Your Water Heater

If your water heater is in an attic, basement, or garage that is uninsulated or unheated, an insulation blanket might be the ticket to a more energy efficient water heater. It is best to get an insulation blanket that is valued at R-11 or higher; the number following the R

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Tips for an Emergency Burst Pipe Repair

There are some plumbing pieces and tools available from most hardware stores that Kansas City homeowners should consider always having on hand, as the cost is not high but when a plumbing emergency happens you’ll be glad you have them. Tools and items such as a pipe cutter, PVC, new

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