A garbage disposal can certainly come in handy when it’s time to clean up. But if you don’t use it properly, you may end up with a stubbornly clogged sink drain. Here are four tips to keep in mind when using your garbage disposal. Don’t dump grease. You should never pour grease down any drain… Read more »
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Three Tips For More Effective Toilet Plunging
Most toilet clogs can be dislodged with a plunger. But if you’re not using your plunger properly, your best efforts may fail and you may end up making a call to the plumber anyways. The next time your toilet clogs, follow these plunging tips to ensure your efforts are as effective as possible. 1. Use… Read more »
A Three Step Guide to Managing Catch Basin Cleaning
Managing catch basin bleaning doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, here’s a simple three-step guide to help. Keep an eye out for potential problems with the catch basins near your home or business. The most obvious signs of trouble are water pooling around the basin, slow draining, or debris covering the grate. Catch basins… Read more »
Minneapolis Clogged Drain Cleaning – When You Need to Call a Professional
Clogged drains are a headache and can happen anywhere in the house. Water starts to drain slowly after a bath or shower. Or it backs up in the kitchen sink. The toilet might gurgle after flushing. After awhile a clogged drain is hard to ignore and needs cleaning. If you have water starting to back… Read more »
Get Rid of Kitchen Odors with Clogged Drain Cleaning
If you have noticed that your kitchen smells less-than-fresh, you might consider it to be a pretty big turn-off. After all, your kitchen is supposed to be filled with the enticing smells of what you are cooking and baking, not of icky old food odors. Not only can it be a turn-off for you —… Read more »
Unclog Your Toilet – Without a Plunger!
We’ve all been in a situation involving a clogged toilet (hopefully yours and not someone else’s). A plunger will usually do the trick … but what if you don’t have one on hand? Thankfully, there’s a simple solution that’s just as effective. First you need to stop the toilet from overflowing. If the water looks… Read more »
3 Tips to Avoid Clogs in Your Kitchen Sink Drain
If there is one part of your home that you probably don’t want to deal with a clog in, it is probably your kitchen. However, grease, food debris and other things can cause clogs if you aren’t careful. Luckily, following these three simple tips can help you prevent a clog in your kitchen sink drain. 1…. Read more »
Suspect Root Invasion? A Sewer Inspection May Determine Whether a Tree Stays or Gets the Axe
Every living thing needs room to grow, and that towering shade tree in your yard is no exception. While you appreciate the shade that its sprawling branches provide to your yard during the blistering summer heat, you may be blissfully unaware that deep beneath your home, your tree is struggling for survival. As moisture seeps… Read more »
Unclogging Plumbing Myths: Toilets DON’T Flush Clockwise In the Southern Hemisphere
You’ve heard the stories of how toilets in the US flush counterclockwise while toilets in Australia flush clockwise. On your next trip to the Land Down Under, you’ll likely be tempted to check out of curiosity. The problem? It’s a myth. A lot of people believe this story to be true thanks to the Simpsons… Read more »
Why Is Your Kitchen Sink Drain Draining So Slowly?
One day you are washing dishes, confident that you’ll be done in just a few minutes, when suddenly you realize that your kitchen sink drain is, well, not draining. You shudder for a few seconds, then stick your fingers into the drain, expecting to pull out some slimy piece of food, but alas, nothing is… Read more »