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The Difference Between Hard and Soft Water and What it Means for Your Plumbing
All tap water is not created equal. Tap water is divided into two categories: hard or soft. It is important to know what type of water runs through your taps, as it can determine how you clean your home, how you care for your appliances, and how much maintenance you plumbing needs. Hard Water vs…
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Are Plumbing Leaks Covered by Insurance?
Every home insurance policy is different and every insurer can have inclusions or exclusions, which determines whether or not plumbing leaks are covered. Therefore, there is no simple,‘yes or no’ answer, except that it is important to read the fine print on your policy or speak to your home insurance company directly to find out…
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The Importance of Backflow Inspections and the Risks to Your Health
Many homes and commercial building have a backflow preventer valve. Properties that have large boilers, fire suppression systems, or irrigation systems, will most likely have a backflow preventer valve installed. These devices are installed in areas where municipal clean water supplies cross-connect with contaminated, waste water sources. The preventer valves keep these two water sources…
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12 Tools for Any Plumbing Situation
Although we do not recommend many DIY plumbing projects, as there is no substitute for the expertise of a licensed plumber, there may come a time where you need to use your plumbing knowledge. Whether it is a simple job or a plumbing emergency, you can be a little more prepared for the unexpected with…
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5 Common Reasons Your Garbage Disposal Fails
You, like many other homeowners, may rely heavily on your garbage disposal to prevent waste matter from clogging up the kitchen sink. However, you probably won’t know something is wrong with the garbage disposal until it stops working. It is important to have a working garbage disposal to grind up food waste before it enters…
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5 Signs that Tell You It’s Time to Call a Professional
You may be very handy around the house, but some tasks are better left for the professionals, especially when it comes to plumbing work. DIY remedies are known to do more harm than good, as most homeowners do not have the tools or the training to do the job properly. Here are some signs to…
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The Most Common DIY Mistakes
DIY projects can be fun and enormously self- satisfying. Unfortunately, when you do not have the knowledge of a qualified plumber, making the smallest mistake during a DIY plumbing project can end up costing you a great deal of money in having it fixed. You end up spending more money on correcting your mistakes than…
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7 Plumbing Myths You Should Know About
If you have ever tried to fix your own plumbing at home, you may have read some strange and interesting facts about plumbing, or you may have been given plumbing advice from a friend that had a similar issue. Although there is a wealth of information out there, sometimes it can be misleading and add…
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The Top 13 Materials Clogging your Drains
There are many household items that should not be flushed down your drains. Although some might seem obvious, there may be some everyday objects you have absentmindedly flushed down the toilet or sink that can cause an extreme back up in your pipes. To prevent any products from silently wreaking havoc in your plumbing, avoid…
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