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why do my drains keep re-clogging?

Why do My Drains Keep Re-clogging?

Dealing with recurring clogged drains can be both frustrating and inconvenient. There are several common reasons why drains might keep re-clogging, ranging from daily habits to underlying plumbing issues. By understanding these potential causes, you can take appropriate measures to prevent future clogs and maintain efficient drainage systems in your home.  Clogging contributors can include:

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help, my shower drain smells like onions!

Help, My Shower Drain Smells Like Onions!

Every now and then, you will run into some unacceptable smells coming from your drains. These odors can linger and leak out of the original room, stinking up other rooms in the process. Eliminating these smells can be a somewhat easy process, and you can prevent those smells from happening again in the near future.

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How to Test Water Quality at Home

One of the things you want to make sure is that your drinking water is safe for you and your family. To do this, there are a variety of testing methods that you can use. So let’s look at how you can test your water at home. Decide What Water Source You’re Testing The type

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are gas lines covered by insurance?

Are Gas Lines Covered by Insurance?

When you’re shopping for a home insurance policy, you may be pitched an addition to your policy called service line insurance. What is this policy, and do you need it? Aren’t gas line covered by insurance? Here’s what you need to know. Are Gas Lines Covered by Insurance? The part of the gas line that

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is drinking rusty water dangerous?

Is Drinking Rusty Water Dangerous?

You have filled up a glass from the tap and discovered that it is tinged red. What is going on, and should you drink it? Most likely, your water has iron rust in it. It only takes a tiny amount of rust to turn water a brownish yellow or red. Is drinking rusty water dangerous?

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can you install a PEX gas line?

Can You Install a PEX Gas Line?

PEX is a relatively uncommon material for in-home gas lines, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be used. It is more commonly used for external underground gas lines that deliver large amounts of gas to serve a whole neighborhood. If you’re asking whether you can install an outdoor, underground PEX gas line yourself, the answer

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can you run a gas line though an attic?

Can You Run a Gas Line Through an Attic?

Few people want to run a gas line through the slab in their house. Many instead choose the up and over route. They run a gas line up through the attic and then out of the house. While many such installations have been completed, there are safety concerns with having a gas line in an

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can tankless water heaters leak?

Can Tankless Water Heaters Leak?

While tankless water heaters have fewer problems than the tank kind, they can still develop leaks. The good news is that these leaks are rarely as large as leaks from tank water heaters. However, because the tankless water heater is installed inside of the wall, the leaks tend to go undetected for longer in the

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why does steam come out of sewers?

Why Does Steam Come Out of Sewers?

Have you ever been walking down a busy city street and see steam rising up from the sewer? This phenomenon is sometimes replicated on movies for authenticity and captured in photography for interesting lighting effects. But why does steam come out of the sewer at all? In part, the question depends on what kind of

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4 Common Reasons for a Leaking Water Heater

You count on your water heater for giving you hot showers, hot water for doing dishes, for washing your clothes and more. So, when you see a leak around your water heater, you want to know where the leak is and why it’s happening. The good news is that it doesn’t always mean that you

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are water softeners good for your health?

Are Water Softeners Good for Your Health?

Water softeners are becoming increasingly popular as more people become aware that they make cleaning easier and keep your appliances and fixtures running more smoothly for longer. But, are water softeners good for your health? There is a lot of misinformation about water softener health benefits and risks out there. Here’s what you need to

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