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What’s A Whole House Plumbing Inspection?

Learn about a Whole House Plumbing Inspection in this episode from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series. Join host Stuart Keith and Plumbers Local 75 member Matt Reddeman from Pertzborn Plumbing as they walk through a typical home to learn about the plumbing system, where shut-offs are usually located and how to prevent a major […]

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 […]

Plumbing 101 – Drain Lines

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. Learn about drain lines in this segment of Plumbing 101 from the Building Wisconsin TV series at the Plumbers 75 Training Center. And if you’re looking for a plumber in the Madison WI area, be sure to check out the Directory at MadisonAreaPlumbers.com. […]

If You Have A Septic System

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. Septic Tanks and Fields make up your septic system if your home is so equipped. This system is both a sewer and treatment plant. Waste is washed into the septic tank where much of it is broken down into liquids by natural bacteria. […]

Sewer Lateral Inspection And Cleaning

We all know that our infrastructure is aging. For instance, during a recent cold snap, Madison WI had 5 broken water mains in one day! We also 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 […]

How To Prevent Clogged Drains

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. As they say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention in this case is defined as a sound home drain preventative maintenance program. In other words, don’t give drain troubles a chance to start! With care and a few […]

Sewer Lateral Cleaning And Inspection

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. Learn about Sewer Lateral Cleaning and Inspection in this episode from the Building Wisconsin TV series. We’ll meet up with Bill Graffin from Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and Justin Castleman from Castleman & Sons Plumbing to see first hand how sewer laterals clog […]

Have You Checked Your Sewer Lateral?

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. We got an email from Dennis who follows Remodeler TV Blog. He woke up on Thanksgiving to clogged drains and a toilet that didn’t work. He brought in Roto Rooter and $800 later, found out he had tree roots in his sewer lateral. […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at Today’s Home Remodeler and Remodeler TV Blog! Learn about Drain Lines in today’s video on Plumbing 101 from the Building Wisconsin TV series taped at Plumbers 75 Training Center. And if you need a plumber in the […]

How To Prevent Clogged Drains

Subscribe to the Remodeler TV Blog for home remodeling and maintenance tips. As they say, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Prevention in this case is defined as a sound home drain preventative maintenance program. In other words, don’t give drain troubles a chance to start! With care and a few […]