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Who Do I Call? Plumber or Utility?

Homeowners and renters alike will often come up against this question: “Do I call my local plumber or my local utility service with my plumbing issue?” Every situation is different, of course, and as a renter you may be making the first call to your landlord instead if there is

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Spring Plumbing Tips

February is the month when the first signs of spring begin to pop up in the ground and in our thoughts. Spring cleaning may (or may not) be on your agenda. But whether or not you’re super-organized and super-charged to get through a list of spring cleaning chores, it’s a

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New Tech for Old Sewer Pipes

Unlike old soldiers who never die, sewer pipes have long, but limited, lifetimes. Sewer pipes aren’t something homeowners usually think about: They’re out of sight and usually out of mind–until they clog or break down. As with many things, good maintenance is the key to avoiding a nasty sewer surprise.

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Advantages of Hiring A Professional Plumbing Service

When you decide that work must be done on the plumbing in your home, hiring a professional plumbing service is always the right way to go. Many people do not understand how to properly deal with the plumbing in their own home, because of this, most projects end in disaster.

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Which Way Do You Roll?

How you roll your toilet paper from the dispenser, over or under, may not seem like a controversial issue. Many people may not even think about how the paper rolls. They just put a new roll on the dispenser automatically. But, when the popular advice columnist Ann Landers offered her rationale

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What It Takes to Become a Licensed Plumber

The legendary actor Spencer Tracy once said: “Acting is not an important job in the scheme of things. Plumbing is.” If you’ve ever had a plumbing emergency, you know what he means. You need someone who knows how to fix it right! And that plumber is made, not born. The plumbing

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Test Your Drain IQ!

This quiz tests your drain brain, how savvy you are about household water use and plumbing. The answers appear below. 1. In the summer, it’s okay to flush grease down the drain, because it won’t clog the pipes in the heat. True or False? 2. Very slow leaky faucets are

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Side Sewers: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Whether you’ve lived in your home for years, or you’re a new owner, it’s important to find out the state of your drains and sewers before there’s a problem. A big unknown for many homeowners is the “side sewer.” This is the pipe that connects your home’s plumbing system to the

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