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DIY plumbing can save you hundreds of dollars, but there are some mistakes that could cost you in terms of time and money. Read some of the common mistakes homeowners make while trying to solve plumbing issues.

Garbage disposals are great for getting rid of kitchen waste; however, we often forget to do maintenance on garbage disposals until they clog or totally break down and stop working. Then we have to cough up unexpected costs for repairs. Here are five tips for preventing jams and clogs in your garbage disposal and giving it an extended lease on life.

It is inevitable that your bathroom will need repairs and renovations from time to time. Certain repairs are signs of an underlying problem, particularly with plumbing. Here are some repairs that should not be ignored.

Today, it is possible to do a search online and find ways to fix problems around your home. When it comes to plumbing, however, there are some jobs that should be left to professionals.

For light sleepers, they may notice it right away as they’re lying in bed. For others, it may take a while to realize it’s even happening. But once you notice a running toilet, it will start to eat at you. You think of all the money needlessly dripping away by the minute. A plumber can have it fixed in minutes, but chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re not a plumber.
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Most homeowners know the experience. They’re settling into bed for the night, and suddenly, they hear it, an unmistakable noise…. drip. Then another. Drip. And again. Drip. Hearing a leaky faucet isn’t just annoying because of the recurring noise, but because you know...

Poke around online for an hour looking at DIY methods of unclogging drains, and you are bound to see some very bad advice. In fact, much of the common knowledge and most frequent tips for how to free-up a drain end up just adding to the problem.
Bad advice #1 – Pour boiling water down the offending drain
It is true that hot water can help loosen a clog, but you have to be careful. The Uniform...

While it is important to properly maintain your water heater, sometimes it has simply outlived its useful years and must be replaced. Here are five solid symptoms of a water heater nearing its end.