The humble commode is one of the most used plumbing fixtures in any home. Learn what to do if yours starts acting up, how to spot signs of trouble before they become expensive problems, and how to pick the perfect new toilet for your needs.
Toilet repair and installation
Nothing is more frustrating than a clogged toilet, especially if multiple flushes only fill the bowl. While there are instances when brute force and a plunger are all you need to clear the clog, you should hire a professional plumber for repairs if it doesn’t work. The bathroom is a vital part of your building,CONTINUE READING »
Over time, the toilet has moved from being a convenience to a necessity in our homes. Actually, we can hardly go through a day without visiting it, hence the need to ensure that it is always functional and hygienic. However, like any drainage channel, the toilet is prone to clogging due to poor use orCONTINUE READING »
No, you cannot flush dental floss down the toilet. There are a lot of items that should never find their way to the sewer line, and most of them are pretty obvious. A quick survey will undeniably show that most people know and acknowledge that non-biodegradable wastes are harmful to our drainage systems. However, weCONTINUE READING »
When you flush your toilet, you fully expect a strong surge of water to remove anything that was in the bowl. Unfortunately, if your toilet does not perform how you expected, it could be due to a weak flush. Weak flushes can have a few different causes, and some are very easy to deal withCONTINUE READING »
Homeowners dread the splash of water on the floor that signals their attempts to clear out a toilet clog have failed, and the toilet is now backing up. This creates a mess, and it’s even more frustrating if the problem keeps happening. You’ll have to crack out the bleach to clean it up, but youCONTINUE READING »
If you have one or more dogs, you know how much they can poop. Dog poop is messy, smells, and it can fill up your yard quickly. This is a problem anytime, but especially when the weather is nice and you want to run around in the yard, barefoot or otherwise. You pick it upCONTINUE READING »
Your bathroom is your sanctuary, and every element in it should be comfortable and convenient. The toilet is no different. If you’ve never been shopping for a toilet before, you may not realize that there are many different sizes, shapes, models and features to choose from. You can get a toilet to fit your exactCONTINUE READING »
The modern world has so many conveniences, and the toilet is certainly a favorite. It is such an important convenience that we kind of forget that it isn’t magic. The things you flush down the toilet have to make their way down the drain and out your sewer system. Certain objects, materials and even foodsCONTINUE READING »
Disposable wipes might sound like a genius idea to you. When you need something a little tougher than toilet paper but that can still be flushed away, disposable wipes seem to answer the call. But they can be more like a siren’s song, leading you to a big clog instead of flushable convenience. While marketersCONTINUE READING »
If you’ve ended your night on a bad note by clogging your toilet, we understand the impulse to head to sleep and leave the headache until the morning. No one wants to have to call a plumber at night. But is it okay to leave your toilet clogged overnight? It may not be. There areCONTINUE READING »
When you have a clogged toilet, but you don’t need to use it right away, you might wonder if you can just wait and let the clog sort itself out. Will a toilet eventually unclog itself? It sure would be nice, but it’s fairly rare for a toilet’s clog to clear up after a fewCONTINUE READING »
You walk into your bathroom and smell mildew or mold. When you flush the toilet, it gets even worse. Why does your toilet smell like mold? There are a few places where fungus or mold growth may be hiding. Here’s where you can find it and how you can clean it. Nearby the Toilet First,CONTINUE READING »
While you love your cat, you probably don’t love handling its litter box and droppings. Cat owners are often looking for ways to make this essential chore a little easier and a little less smelly. Toxoplasma Gondii Most of the problems with disposing of cat litter down the toilet have to do with the parasitesCONTINUE READING »
Has this ever happened to you? You’re sitting at home one day, watching TV or cleaning the house, when all of a sudden, you randomly hear a strange and frightening noise. It’s like a high-pitched hissing sound. The sound stops, and you don’t think about it. At least, not until it randomly comes again. SoCONTINUE READING »
Ask any homeowner and they’ll all agree that the last thing they want to do is pay more on monthly utilities like water and electricity. When your toilet is damaged, that’s exactly what you’ll be doing. Have you ever passed by your bathroom only to hear your toilet refilling without anyone using it? Does itCONTINUE READING »
If there’s one bathroom plumbing problem, no homeowner likes dealing with it’s a toilet that doesn’t flush. This can be a huge annoyance, especially in homes that use just one bathroom. Luckily, it’s a simple issue that’s easy to fix in many cases. Sometimes it can be done without the help of a Concord, CACONTINUE READING »
