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How to maintain a water softener:
If you have hard water, you probably are already thinking about a water softener system for your home. Soft water is good for you and good for your plumbing and appliances. Hard water takes a toll on your skin and hair as well as the fixtures in your home. As...
Cure a clogged toilet:
Occasionally the home owner must deal with a clogged toilet. If you are the home handy person type, and calling the plumber is not your first choice, you may find no friend quite like the drain snake or plumber's auger. With luck on your side, combined with some...
How to Choose a Water Softener:
Choosing a water softener can be a challenge, if you want the best match for you and yours. You want a system that will be adequate for your water condition. You will need to know the condition of your water. You also should know what water softeners can do and...
The dreaded Toilet Clog:
Of all the plumbing emergencies a homeowner can face, one of the most dreadful is a clogged toilet. Fortunately for you, if you are the person in charge of these emergencies in your household, the clog can usually be cured with only a tool or two plus a little...
What to do when you need to find the Septic Tank:
You may not need a plumber to find your septic tank. Perhaps you can find it yourself. The first question, even before how, might be "why". Why might you need to find your septic tank? Well, a wise person may be wanting to do some maintenance, or a thoughtful, shrewd,...
How to handle a drain clog:
Drain clogs happen. So it is a good thing to know the best ways to unclog a drain. It is also wise to practice good clog prevention methods. Most drain clogs can be cleared by the home owner or resident, without intervention by a professional plumber.nnYou may wish to...
Efficient Water Heater:
Thinking about a new water heater? Good for you! Now is the time, with rebates available and very efficient new models available as well. All types of water heaters have been improved, and the new natural gas fired water heaters are some of the most efficient.nnWhen...
Managing Drain Clogs:
Drain clogs can be such a problem. Your clogged drain may be something you can manage yourself. Or the situation may be beyond the home-maintenance stage and require professional assistance. But before you get to the point of calling the plumber, let's talk about some...
Thoughts on Home Heating:
We tend to take our home heating systems for granted. And usually they perform as expected, year after year. Furnaces do fail, however. When they do, it is a good idea to consider upgrading to a more modern system. Home heating systems have come a long way. There are...