Category: Plumbing

April Showers Bring Drain Problems

April showers bring May flowers?  That might be right, but April showers can also bring drain problems.  Being the city with three rivers, we all know that an overabundance of rain can cause our local rivers and streams to overflow.  So before we can even sit back and enjoy May’s flowers, many people have to

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Sources of Basement Leaks

A cool, damp basement with musty smells is a sign of unwanted moisture getting into your house.  Rainfall, leaking pipes or even groundwater can cause leaks in your basement.  Sometimes the water damage is irreversible. Anything from subtle moist concrete to a puddle or more can all be detrimental to your home.  This unwanted water

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What Causes Rotten Egg Smell in Water?

Turning on a tap in your home and noticing a strong odor like rotten eggs coming from the water is no doubt an unpleasant plumbing problem. Chances are, the odor you actually smell is sulfur or hydrogen sulfide. In most cases, although the smell is bad, it won’t affect the quality of your water. There

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5 Ways to Winterize Your Plumbing

With the coldest temperatures of the winter season ahead of us, including the potential for days below freezing, it’s important to ensure your home is prepared. Taking the proper steps to winterize your plumbing could keep you from having to face unpleasant consequences when frigid weather arrives. Keep Pipes Warm One of the biggest concerns

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The Dangers of Chemical Drain Cleaners

When hair, food, grease, soap scum and other debris build up in your drains, causing clogs, and your sink or tub begins to drain slowly or not at all, you might be tempted to grab a bottle of drain cleaner as a quick fix. The problem is that while some chemical drain cleaners are initially

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