Dropping something down the drain is almost always a stressful situation. It’s a good idea to keep drain strainers and plugs around to avoid this issue as much as possible, but even then, it can still happen to anyone at… Read More
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How to Winterize Your Pipes
Here in Maryland, the weather has gotten cold in a hurry—especially at night. As temperatures begin their descent into the chill of winter, it’s a good time to start thinking about how you can prepare and protect your pipes from… Read More
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Common Fall Plumbing Issues
Every season brings its own plumbing challenges, and fall is no exception. It’s critical to stay on top of your plumbing service and maintenance needs, especially before the holiday and winter seasons begin to put excessive stress on many of… Read More
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3 Common Toilet Problems & How to Fix Them
Every home has at least one, and sometimes more than one, toilet. And having a toilet eventually means that you’re going to have toilet problems. The toilets may be old or completely new, ditto for the pipes and even for… Read More
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The Many Benefits of a Whole-Home Water Filtration System
A whole-home water filtration system might sound like overkill at first. This type of system provides many benefits in addition to clean, drinkable water, which can make it worth the investment for anyone that is drinking bottled water or having… Read More
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How to Use a Drain Snake
When you have your own place as a homeowner, suddenly taking care of all of the different things that pop up or go wrong becomes your responsibility. This includes issues with the plumbing. While the activities of regular plumbing maintenance… Read More
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Signs of a Broken Sewer Line
One of the biggest homeowner nightmares is a plumbing disaster, and nothing is quite as bad as the idea of a broken sewer line. On one hand, a broken sewer line is a nightmare because of the potential disgusting mess… Read More
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Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Dishwashers
Dishwashers are surprisingly energy efficient. You might think energy bills skyrocket because these dish-cleaning devices run on electricity. However, using these machines can be a greener option than manually washing dishes. Besides dishwashers draining electricity, a lot of myths exist…. Read More