Recent Plumbing Articles

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Home Improvement
Rowan Guthrie

How Deep Are My Water and Sewer Lines Buried?

How deep are water and sewer lines buried where you live? Here's a guide.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

7 Plumbing Tools You Should Keep in Your Toolbox

You may not have aspirations of becoming a plumber, but DIY repairs on a leaky pipe here and a clogged drain there can save you some serious cash. These are the tools you should have on hand for plumbing maintenance and emergencies.

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Home Improvement
Kaia Koglin

How Often Do You Need to Add Enzymes to Your Septic System?

Your septic system needs regular maintenance to work properly, so it's important to understand what septic tank enzymes do and how they interact with your waste management solution.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What Are the Pros and Cons of Home Water Filtration Systems?

To filter or not to filter? Is a home water filtration system worth the investment? Explore the pros and cons of a home water filter system to decide if you want to install one.

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Home Improvement
Kaia Koglin

Why Does My Water Taste Metallic?

There can be a number of reasons for metallic-tasting water, so it's important to understand what’s causing it. Learn some common reasons why your water tastes like metal and what you can do to fix it.

Home construction with hot red and cold blue pex pipe layout in pipes and exposed beams
Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

Why Are My Pipes Gurgling?

If your pipes are gurgling, there's definitely something going on with your plumbing that should be addressed. Understanding the different causes of this unique plumbing symptom can help you determine whether the issue can be solved in a DIY fashion or if professional intervention is the best way to go.

Leaked underground PVC, polyvinyl chloride, water pipe, caused / pushed broken by big tree root, was dug out from the ground
Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

Here's What to Know About Tree Root Invasion of Your Water Line

A sink or tub full of backed-up sewage water or a constantly clogging toilet is never a good sign. In severe plumbing situations like these, tree root invasion is often the culprit.

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Home Improvement
Katelynne Shepard

How Does Plumbing Work During a Power Outage?

A power outage can be a major inconvenience, keeping you from being able to use the microwave, catch up on your favorite shows or even charge your phone. But what about that shower?

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