The Absolute Best Way to Diagnose Your Drain Problems

How old is your house? When was the last time you had work done on your home’s pipes or plumbing fixtures? Have you noticed slow drainage or leaks in sewer lines? It may be time to look into professional piping and drainage solutions. Sewers that are more than 40 years old probably need replacing, because the old piping materials begin to crack after so many years. Slow drainage can be a sign that your pipes are cracked and leaking. While there are many things that can damage to sewer lines, causing the need for repairs (accidents, floods, gradual wear, etc.), the most common cause of damage in homes built before 1970 is tree roots growing into the joints of the
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Is Your Older Home A Ticking Time Bomb?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of new plumbers will surge 21% by 2022, which means there will be more than 80,000 new plumbing jobs. So why is our industry doing so well? We’re keeping busy with these 5 common sources of plumbing repairs. 1. Leaky Faucets and Plumbing Fixtures Up to 30% of toilets have some kind of leak. And since a single defective faucet dripping once every second will waste 3,000 gallons of water a year (and waste money with the utility company besides), it’s crucial to stop leaks and drips as soon as you find them. And that’s doubly true for Californians or any other region suffering through a drought. 2. Tree Roots The
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How to Stop Wasting Water and Save Money!

We’re all looking for ways to save money in our monthly budgets and there are some common culprits we look to cut: go out to eat less, use less gas, spend less on entertainment. However, if we look at how much water we use, it could be a great place to start cutting fat. Did you know that several facets of your home could be wasting water? And that by keeping an eye on this issue, you could save 10% on your water bill each year? Here’s what you need to look out for. Leaky Faucets If one faucet is leaking at about 1 drop per second, you are watching 3,000 gallons per year go down the drain. Now, imagine
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5 DIY Plumbing Repair Mistakes To Avoid

If you own or rent a home, you know how annoying it can be to have plumbing issues. If you need plumbing repairs at home, you may have to call a 24 hour plumbing service to get everything fixed up and back to working order. If you have a plumbing emergency, make sure you call someone right away so the problem doesn’t get worse. Depending on the specific issue you’re facing, your local plumber can utilize a variety of techniques to perform plumbing repairs. Whether you’re facing issues with plumbing fixtures in the bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room, it’s a good idea to talk to a professional instead of fixing it yourself. If you don’t know a lot about plumbing
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