pumpkin carving and garbage disposals

Why Pumpkins And Garbage Disposals Don’t Mix

As Halloween approaches, carving pumpkins is a tradition that is closely associated with this holiday. However, anyone who has ever carved one knows that it can be a slightly messy task especially when you are removing the insides in order to prep it for carving. Some might try to find ways to deal with this mess by dumping the insides of the pumpkin down their garbage disposal. Although this might seem like a great way to clean up, it can be a bad idea. Read more »

preparing your plumbing for winter

How To Get Your Plumbing Ready For Winter

Being unprepared for the drop in temperature during the winter months could cause your plumbing system to malfunction. Frozen water in the pipeline could result in some amount of inconvenience or be quite destructive. Talking to a plumber after the damage is done will be counterproductive and costly. However, taking the time to properly prepare for the frigid winter weather could save you lots of money. Learn these useful tips on some things that your plumber could do to prepare your plumbing for the winter. Read more »

unclogging a toilet

How To Free A Toilet Clog With Ease

Toilet clogs can appear overwhelming. However, clogs can typically be handled with the use of a plunger, snake or a more advanced snake known as the closet auger. When all else fails, the toilet’s owner, or a plumber, can manually remove the blockage. Toilet clogs commonly occur in a part of the fixture that is tight and curves upward. Read more »