There are many reasons why a drain might become blocked. Here is a list of the top six causes of drain blockages. Food substances Small bits of food waste dumped down the drain in the same location add up over time. Eventually, food debris clogs the drain and could be...

To prevent having a smelly drain in the bathroom and kitchen, it is important to know the source. Once you find the source, you can plan on how to get rid of the bad smells. Here are the most common reasons why you have a smelly drain: Bacteria and Clogs - Tons of...

There are different types of wells that you might find used for homes. Like a dug well, a driven well will also pull water from above the bedrock in the water-saturated zone. However, they can go deeper than dug wells and typically fall within 30-50 feet. Where the...

As convenient as having a dishwasher in your home is, you may wonder if you can install one yourself or if you need the help of a professional. This decision depends on your abilities and the possible consequences of not knowing what you are doing. If you are unsure,...

If you look under the sink in your bathroom, you probably will notice a bent pipe leading away from the sink and draining out either into the floor or the wall. This is called a p-trap and its main purpose is to keep sewer gas from leaking into your home. These pipes...

Have you ever thought of changing your showerhead? It might seem complicated, but in reality it is something anyone could do. Showerheads aren’t that expensive, and can be bought at many different stores, so there is no reason to keep using an old, malfunctioning,...

Grease traps are required for restaurants. With the amount of grease that could go down the drain when a grease trap fails, it is vital to keep them in good working order. Grease can damage your pipes, as well as cause clogs wherever the grease congeals and starts...

Listening to the sound of a dripping faucet can drive anyone mad, but that is usually just for the reason that the sound is annoying. There is another reason for you to dislike a dripping faucet. Did you know that just a single faucet where a drop escapes once every...

While most people are very familiar with the need to protect their homes from the effects of winter, not everyone thinks about the changed use of their homes in other seasons, like summer. But how does the use of a home change in summer?  Well, it all boils down...

When you need to do something in your home, do you choose to do it DIY or do you call a professional? Of course, it all depends on what you are experienced with, and there are some jobs that most of us wouldn't feel comfortable handling on our own. How about plumbing?...