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Plumbing

The Basics of Community Water Treatment

As you know, water is one of the most essential natural resources on the planet. But tap water can contain harmful bacteria and viruses. Not to mention, untreated water may have metals like mercury, chlorine, fluorine, and lead floating around in the water.

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Why is Water Treatment Important?

Water is one of the most essential natural resources on the planet. Most everyone knows how vital hydration is to our bodies. It is a basic necessity, only coming in second to air. But not everyone can enjoy clean water.

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Why Do Plumbers Charge So Much?

Whether you have a burst pipe, sludge backing up into your shower, a toilet that won’t quit running, or a broken pipe filling the room with water, you need a plumber – and fast. That sort of puts you in a vulnerable place.

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What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?

A sewer camera inspection is often called a video pipe inspection, but they are the same thing. You see, when there is a main sewer line clogged somewhere down the line, a sewer backup, or sewer pipe damage, a sewer inspection can diagnose the problem without causing any further damage.

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Plumbing

What is Hydro Jetting?

To keep your pipes in good condition, your plumber may recommend hydro jetting. And suppose your home is a good candidate for hydro jetting rather than traditional drain cleaning. In that case, there are many benefits to getting the procedure done for your home’s plumbing system.

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Common Plumbing Problems for Tampa, Florida

Rain, humidity, and sunshine are the weather elements Tampa and the Sunshine State are famous for. And the residents of Tampa, Florida, and the Bay Area take it all in stride. Yes, the weather is part of what we are so passionate about in our beautiful Tampa, Florida.

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Plumbing

Should I Add a Bidet to My Bathroom Remodel?

Congratulations! You are finally getting to remodel your master bathroom. There are so many choices and fun decisions to make. And, if you are remodeling your master bathroom, it may have occurred to you to add a bidet, like many high-end homes have today.

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Plumbing

How Do I Keep My Septic Tank Healthy?

Many folks choose to live in areas that are less populated or rural. They love the peace and quiet away from the large neighborhoods and the wide-open spaces. And if you are one of those, you probably will run on well water and need a septic tank.

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Plumbing

How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom

As you know, a simple wipe down every now and again will not keep the bathroom clean. There are so many working parts, soap and body oils, and more that can accumulate in the bathroom. This build-up requires the knowledge of how to deep clean your bathroom.

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Plumbing

Plumbing Tips for Saving Money

Did you know that the average household wastes a lot of water due to leaks in their plumbing? And often, the leak is somewhere they cannot necessarily detect the leak. Therein lies the issue with saving money on your plumbing.

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Plumbing

Why Do My Pipes Keep Clogging?

There are few things worse than taking a shower early in the morning, placing the shampoo in your hair, and having the shower lose pressure. You feel like you may never get the shampoo or conditioner out of your hair.

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Plumbing

What Does it Mean to Replumb a House?

The pipes in your home’s plumbing should last a long time. However, they don’t last indefinitely. After all, they work hard day after day; it stands to reason they would wear down eventually.

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Plumbing

How Can I Get My Sewer Line Cleaned Out?

Your main sewer line may not seem like something you should be concerned about – until it is. You know how it happens. All of a sudden, the sinks and toilets won’t seem to drain. Then the wastewater begins to creep into your tubs.

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Plumbing

Remodeling Your Master Bathroom

For most people, the master bedroom and bathroom are the 2 rooms that start and end their days. So naturally, homeowners want to begin and end in a space that feels relaxing and comfortable. That is enough reason for remodeling your master bathroom.

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Plumbing Pet Peeves and How to Avoid Them

Plumbing problems never occur at a convenient time. In fact, there is no good time to have the water shut off or the drains clogged. The plumbing in your home is used every day and all day. As inconveniencing as they are, plumbing problems are also urgent.

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Plumbing

How to Fix Plumbing Stoppages

“Get the plunger! The toilet is overflowing!”. A homeowner’s worst nightmare has got to be those words and the awful plumbing stoppages. Seeing water levels slowly rise instead of going down, whether it is the toilet, sink, or shower, is a stressful and concerning sight.

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Plumbing

Plumbing Frequently Asked Questions

Most people call them FAQs, and most companies have them. And that is because questions are everywhere. Seriously, one cannot know everything about everything there is. It is just too much. That is why there are plumbing specialists to help.

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Plumbing

Put a Stop to the Wasting of Water

Did you know that the Earth is covered with water, but only 2.5% of that water is freshwater? What’s more disturbing is that only 1.2% is not frozen. That is what the USGS is reporting, along with many other scientists. Those numbers seem frightening, and yet it is what we are used to every day.

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Plumbing

Six Bad Bathroom Habits to Break

“Bad bathroom habits” to break are everyday habits we gather over time. Let’s face it, this is the most private room in the home, and yet we spend quite a bit of time in there. But whether you call it the restroom, the john, the head, the loo, the throne room, or the bathroom…

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Commercial Kitchen Grease Traps and Interceptors

In a commercial kitchen, many things can go awry. And that is precisely why commercial kitchens have grease traps and interceptors. These two plumbing parts protect the sewer systems and the overall health of the kitchen operation. 

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What is a Backflow Preventer?

Are you a big water drinker, getting your eight glasses or more each day? Well, that is good! We all need more water in our daily intake. Now, have you ever been through a “boil water” advisory? If you have not, you are lucky.

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Plumbing

How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink

Is the water in your sink draining slower and slower each time you use it? Are you tired of waiting for the sink to drain so you can clean out the grime ring the slow drain leaves? We get it. It can be frustrating, especially when you are getting ready for the day.

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Plumbing

Garbage Disposal No-Nos

Our poor garbage disposals are often so mistreated. Homeowners tend to put any and everything down them we can; we call them Garbage Disposal No-Nos. They get the abuse of the flowers given after a bad break up.

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Does Plumbing Hurt Property Value?

Okay, let’s set the scene here. You are thinking about moving to a new home or location. Selling the current home is a must. But how can you get top dollar for the home you are in now?

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Plumbing

How to Make Plumbing Pipes Last Longer

Did you know your plumbing pipes are almost always working? On an average day, you wash your hands, take a shower, flush the toilet, wash laundry, do the dishes, and more. That is a lot of wear and tear on those pipes, and they are so crucial to our lifestyles today.

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