A plumbing snake is a tool that removes clogs that block drains and piping. It is similar to a hose but has another purpose. A snake is made of a lengthy, flexible metal cable with a small uncoiled spring. As you use this tool, it uncoils down the drain, eventually reaching the mass clogging the […]
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Why you Should Avoid Chemicals for a Clogged Sink
Owning a home is rewarding but also comes with challenges. Everyone at some point in their life has probably experienced the stress and hassle of trying to fix clogged drains – we’ve all been there before! It might seem like pouring chemicals down our drain would help solve this problem quickly (especially if you’re doing […]
Why is My Double Sink Backing Up to the Other Side?
Is this a familiar-sounding scenario? You’re standing at your sink, running your garbage disposal, only to learn that water is starting to back up into both basins of your double (two-sided) sink. The havoc doesn’t stop there as you begin to see scraps of food float up with the backed-up water. The sight of this […]
Protect Your Plumbing from Tree Roots and Costly Damage
You can’t see them, but they’re there. Tree roots might be lurking in the pipes of your house, threatening to destroy your plumbing system and drain you of money. While trees provide shade and are a beautiful part of your home’s landscaping, what you can’t see under the ground could be causing damage. Roots grow […]
Summer Plumbing Tips
Outdoor fun and entertaining are what summer is all about, but the season places more needs on our plumbing systems. Here is a quick primer to filter through the summer, getting your household pipes to work optimally. Inspect Washing Machine Hoses. Somebody in your household is bound to have dirty clothes through the season. Make […]
