Even a newly-built home can surprise you with plumbing problems. How could that be, you say? Actually, even in new construction, mistakes can be made. Planning problems may reveal themselves as plumbing failures latter on. Low-quality fixtures and materials may be used, to save on construction cost. And accidents happen, even with good intentions....
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Early plumbing involved the use of clay, cast-iron, and copper pipes. There were other materials, including wood and bored stone, but clay, cast-iron, and copper were the standbys. Historically more effort was put into ways to bring water into town and into buildings than was spent on channeling waste water away. If a carefully...
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When forced to deal with a clogged toilet, calling the plumber may not be your first choice. If you want to tackle the problem yourself, there is no friend like the drain snake or plumber’s auger. The toilet drain snake has a covering to protect the porcelain finish of the toilet, and is the...
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Are you the designated first responder to plumbing emergencies in your home? If so, you probably know how horrible it can be to face a clogged toilet before you’ve even had your second cup of coffee. Fortunately for clog and overflow first responders, the clogged toilet can usually be cured with only a tool...
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Drain clogs happen, so it is a good thing to know how to unclog them. It is also good to know and practice good prevention methods. By being careful about what is and isn’t put down the drain, we can help insure that the clog never forms in the first place. Most drain clogs...
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