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Important Questions For Your Plumber

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Important Questions For Your Plumber

There are so many situations where we fail to ask the right questions and then regret it later. Maybe it’s because we are afraid to offend the person, or we don't want to appear intrusive. When it comes to hiring a plumber, we know we are supposed to do a bit of grilling, but most of us tend to skip this part. Yes, you may look for reviews online, dig up a few answers from the plumber’s website, or ask a former client. But the only way you can avoid disappointments, costly replacements due to shoddy work, and steer clear...

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Why Does My Water Smell Like Sulfur?

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Why Does My Water Smell Like Sulfur?

You may have experienced walking into the kitchen or bathroom, turning on the faucet, and realizing that a strong and alarming order is coming from your water. The smell of rotten eggs can make you think that the water supply has been contaminated. However, there are numerous reasons for the household water to smell bad or possess a pungent odor. The smell of rotten eggs can be a sign of high sulfur levels in the water. The smell coming from the water can also show the presence of other contaminants in the water. Chemical reactions, trace materials, and decaying organic...

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Are Drain Cleaners Safe For Your Florida Home?

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Are Drain Cleaners Safe For Your Florida Home?

Nothing throws your daily schedule into disarray like a blocked, slow-draining shower, tub, kitchen sink, or toilet. And in a desperate attempt to get rid of the stubborn clog, we take a bottle of chemical-based drain cleaner, pour an unmeasured amount down the drain, and hurry on to the next thing. While these products offer a quick and inexpensive fix, there is a dark secret about them: they are disastrous to your pipes. In this post, we will look at why drain cleaners aren’t safe for your plumbing and explore other methods you can use as alternatives.   Reasons Why...

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Plumbing Mistakes You Could Be Making

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Plumbing Mistakes You Could Be Making

We are all guilty of making mistakes around our home. But one area we seem to err a lot in is plumbing. Sometimes, we feel confident enough to take on a fix that is best left to the experts, and other times, we ignore the minor plumbing issues that come back to haunt us later. And let’s not forget that most of us never get the recommended annual plumbing system checkup. Below, we will look at the most common plumbing mistakes homeowners make and show you how to avoid them.   Using Chemical Drain Cleaners as a First Choice If...

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