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How To Properly Clean Your Dishwasher

Cleaning solutions need cleaning, too. Your dishwasher may rinse plates perfectly but it won't be able to wash itself. Dirt, minerals, soap scum, and food scraps will contaminate the dishes and affect your family's health. They will also decrease unit efficiency, performance, and longevity. Read on to learn how to clean your dishwasher. Read more »

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The Pros And Cons Of Tankless Water Heaters

The DOE says that water heating expenses account for anything between 14% and 18% of the average energy bill. Fortunately, you can cut your water heating costs by replacing your traditional water heater with an efficient tankless water heater. This article shares a detailed look at the pros and cons of tankless water heaters. Read more »

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Best Ways To Prepare For Emergency Plumbing Situations This Winter

The sub-freezing temperatures associated with winter can wreak havoc on your home's plumbing system. Fortunately, you can take measures to protect your plumbing system against winter-related damage and in turn, minimize any associated plumbing repair costs. With the in mind, here's a look at common winter emergency plumbing problems. Read more »

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Scariest Creatures That Can Crawl Up Your Toilet

While the toilet is among the few places where you can enjoy some quiet, it's not completely safe. Scary creatures can crawl through the plumbing system and up the toilet bowl. With that in mind, this article shares some of the scariest animals in toilets, and how a professional plumber can help. Read more »

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10 Things You Should Avoid Flushing Down The Toilet

Using the toilet is a daily task and you may start to take it for granted. But when your toilet backs up and causes a huge mess with plenty of damage, you wonder about what is truly safe to put down the toilet. This article discusses ten items to never put down the toilet. Read more »

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Benefits Of Low Flow Toilets

One of the most beneficial plumbing upgrades you can do is to install low flow toilets. Older toilet models use quite a large volume of water to create enough force to remove waste. The low flow toilet uses much less than that. In this article, we discuss the benefits of low-flow toilets. Read more »

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What To Look For In A Reputable Plumber

Whenever you need professional plumbing services, it is important you hire a plumbing company that offers reliable and effective services. After all, the quality of the work they perform directly impacts you and your family. Therefore, it is important to have the number of a local plumbing company that you can trust. Read more »

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What’s The Lifespan Of My Home’s Plumbing?

Piping, pipe connectors, as well as other parts of your home's plumbing system can fail due to a myriad of factors. You should therefore be aware of the expected life span of all the components of your plumbing and the signs of failure. This way, you avoid the costs and inconvenience that come with them. Read more »

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Plumbing 101: Practical Plumbing Maintenance Tricks Every Homeowner Needs

Homeowners should be aware of basic plumbing maintenance tricks in case of an emergency or to prevent serious damage to the system and your home. Therefore, take the time to familiarize yourself with a basic understanding of this system. In this article, we discuss plumbing maintenance tricks to abide by. Read more »

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9 Shocking Things You Wish You Knew About Your Plumbing System

Homeowners have a lot of influence on the performance of their plumbing. If they get to know it better and follow sound plumbing advice, then they might be able to avoid countless headaches. In this article, we share some aspects you should know or wished you had known about your plumbing system ahead of time. Read more »