A little common sense and a good preventative maintenance program will help you avoid toilet backups and drain problems. Read on for some helpful tips. Toilet backups are caused by trying to flush small objects or bulky paper products down the toilet. To avoid this, store small objects away from the toilet. Use only toilet paper […]
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How To Avoid Clogged Drains
As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention in this case is a sound home drain preventative maintenance program. Here are some tips to help you avoid drain, sewer and septic tank problems: Kitchen problems generally occur when grease builds up in your pipes or when your garbage disposal […]
Septic System Overview And Maintenance
If you live in the country, you have a septic system. And you probably take it for granted every time you flush the toilet. Here’s a septic system overview and some tips to keep it running smoothly. Septic Tanks and Fields make up your septic system. This system is both a sewer and treatment plant. […]
Maintaining Your Septic System
Unless your home is hooked up to municipal water and sewer, you have a septic system. And you probably take it for granted every time you flush the toilet. Today we’ll provide some tips to keep your septic system running smoothly. Septic Tanks and Fields make up your septic system if your home is so equipped. […]
Some Basic Plumbing Tips For Homeowners
Here are Some Basic Plumbing Tips For Homeowners: Know the location of the main water shut-off valve; it’s usually by the water meter. Also know where additional shut-off valves are for your water heater, water softener, clothes washer, dishwasher and all kitchen and bathroom sinks. Test those shut-off valves once each year to make sure they […]
Inspecting And Cleaning Sewer Laterals
It’s no secret that our infrastructure is aging. During the winter, broken water mains were a problem in many cities. And we heard from a Remodeler TV Blog follower who recently woke up to clogged drains and a toilet that didn’t work. He found out he had tree roots in his aging sewer lateral. Today’s video from […]
How To Avoid Clogged Drains
As they say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention in this case is a sound home drain preventative maintenance program. With care and a few simple measures, you can avoid drain, sewer or septic tank problems. Kitchen problems generally occur when grease builds up in your pipes or when your […]
It’s A Good Time To Inspect Sewer Laterals
It’s a good time to inspect sewer laterals. Why? When winter comes and the ground freezes it can be a lot tougher fix if there’s a problem. Today’s video from the Building Wisconsin TV series features host Stuart Keith and Master Plumber Justin Castleman from Castleman & Sons Plumbing who shows how a sewer lateral […]
Dealing With Hard Water
The elements that generally cause hard water are calcium and magnesium. They often show up in the form of a green and white build-up on faucets or spots on dishes from the dishwasher. While some people claim to dislike soft water and feel they can endure without a water softener, your water heater, hot water […]
Today’s Home Remodeler TV Schedule: Apr. 22-23
Here’s this weekend’s TV Schedule for Today’s Home Remodeler: Minneapolis MN – Saturday, April 22 at 5:00 am on WCCO TV-4. Cleveland OH – Saturday, April 22 at 5:00 am on WUAB TV-43. Also 6:30 am and 12:00 pm on WOIO TV-19. Madison WI – Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 am and 4:30 pm on […]
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