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Advice from Drain Cleaning Pros
Most Chicago homeowners, business owners, and property owners will rarely think about their building or home’s sewer and drain lines until there’s a plumbing emergency. And that’s 100% understandable. The innovation involved in making our sewer and drain system so invisible to us on a daily…
4 Ways to Prevent Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes
When we imagine plumbing leaks in homes, we tend to picture dramatic issues such as a broken pipe or a bursting water heater flooding the basement. There’s no question these happen and are serious issues. But one of the most dangerous and sneaky leaks can…
4 Methods for Unclogging Underground Drain Pipes
There’s a popular phrase in real estate that the three most important things are “location, location, location.” When it comes to unclogging a drain pipe, the plumbing version would be “access, access, access.” The reason is that being able to see and reach the pipe…
Why You Should Clean Your Sump Pump Drain Pipe – and How to Do It
Whether you have a finished or unfinished basement, keeping this below-grade area dry is important to your comfort and health. That’s why your home relies on a trusty sump pump. But like most types of plumbing, even a sump pump needs attention and some regular…
Ratings and Criteria for Picking Out the Best Water Heater
Being an informed shopper means doing your research – whether you’re buying toothpaste or a new car. So why should it be any different when it comes to picking your next water heater? According to the Department of Energy, the water heater uses up about…
Calcium Build-up in Your Drains and Pipes? Here’s How To Fix It
Your plumbing can get blocked up by all sorts of materials – from foreign objects that accidentally go down the drain to everyday food, grease, and paper products. Luckily, most of these blockages are fairly easy to clear. However, there’s another type of problem that…
How to Conserve Water With a Dual Flush Toilet
There are multiple reasons to conserve water in your home. For one, it’s good for the environment. And second, it can save you money if you are connected to a municipal water supply. We’ve all heard some of the common ways to reduce water use,…
Fix the Drip – 3 Common Reasons Your Faucet is Leaking
Listening to the constant drip-drip-drip sound of a leaky sink faucet can be enough to drive you up the wall. To make matters worse, that annoying drip is also going to show up on your monthly water bill – and cost you more of your…
Hooking up a hot water heater
Hooking up a hot water heater is one of the most common home repair jobs there is. However if you don’t know what you are doing, or don’t know the first thing about hot water heaters, well then you could be in hot water…quite literally….
Look Out For These 3 Common Signs of a Broken Sewer Line
As a homeowner, you’re always on alert for plumbing problems inside your home, whether it’s a clogged toilet, a dripping faulty, leaky pipe, or more. But you may be unaware of the risks of a plumbing issue that happens outside the home – a broken…