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Plumbing Myths You Won’t Believe

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We are all familiar with the laughable childhood game "telephone" in which one person starts out whispering a funny sentence or limerick to the person adjacent to them. As the sentence is retold again and again, it tends to take on a new, distorted meaning, ending up far from its original format. Even in adulthood, this is how rumors tend to develop and spread. The same is true of for plumbing myths. There is truly no telling where some of the misinformation out there comes from, but we are here to set the record straight. Click here to learn more on plumbing myths. Read more »

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Best Ways To Insulate Your Pipes For Winter

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The winter of 2014-2015 was so cold that meteorologists frequently used the term "polar vortex" to describe it. At the same time, weather forecasters, residential property owners and business owners often talked about the potential damage that the unprecedented winter chill could cause. Luckily, weather experts do not project the winter of 2015-2016 to be as harsh. Nevertheless, you should prepare for the winter by insulating all accessible pipes in your home. Click through to learn some of the best ways to insulate your pipes for winter. Read more »

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Cracked Plumbing Seals, Leaks That Cause Common Insurance Claims

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Some homeowners may not be aware that their household plumbing systems consist of more than a collection of pipes. For example, there are also fixtures, hoses, and especially rubber gaskets that play an important role in the proper functioning of the entire plumbing system. Some of the most common insurance claims for homeowners in need of such repairs involve leaks, cracked seals or rotted gaskets. Click through to read more on this topic. Read more »

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Is Your Tap Water A Different Color Than It Should Be?

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Most people expect to see clear colorless liquid when running tap water in their home. However, at times you may see water that has a strange tint. If this is the case, you are naturally concerned about what you are drinking, washing clothes in and showering with on a regular basis. Different colors are caused by different types of contaminants, some of which are harmless and some of which may present health hazards. Click through to learn what these different colors mean and what you should do about it. Read more »

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Why Hair & Shower Drains Don’t Mix

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There are a number of things that can cause clogged drains. However, regardless of where you live, hair is a common cause of drain clogging. Whether it is the long, luscious locks of women or the shorter hair typically sported by men, hair shedding significantly contributes to clogged drains. Click through to learn how hair clogs drains, how to prevent it from happening, and how to remove a tough clog. Read more »