Too many homeowners only think of their plumbing system when something goes majorly wrong, like a backed-up sewer line or other costly problem. A much wiser approach is to proactively maintain your plumbing system, just like you do for your car. A well-maintained plumbing system is less likely to break down, and the various components will also last longer when properly maintained. Here are a few plumbing-related tasks to add to your annual homeownership to-do list.
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You probably don't spend much time thinking about your plumbing until a clogged drain ruins your morning or afternoon. If you have a tough clog that's causing problems, you might need to contact a plumber for help. Before you do that, here are a few home remedies that might help fix the problem:
Baking Soda and Vinegar
This solution involves re-creating everyone's favorite demonstration from science class; this time, however, the explosive reaction will take place in your pipes and not inside a 5th graders "
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Many areas are finally experiencing spring weather. With that, furnaces across the country will go on vacation for a few months. Do you know what your furnace needs before you shut it down for the summer? Here, you'll learn how to prepare for furnace for its summer vacation.
Supply List
Screwdriver WD-40 New Filter Shop-Vac with Attachments – brush and crevice. Shut off the Gas
Your furnace may still be needed to circulate the air coming from your central air conditioning unit, but you won't need the pilot light to stay lit for the summer.
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If you find the venue for your wedding doesn't have enough bathroom facilities to accommodate the number of people who will be at the event, you can rent portable toilets to pick up the slack. However, here are two questions you need to ask the venue to make sure it can accommodate extra portable bathrooms for events.
Is the Venue Amenable to Having a Portable Toilet Installed?
It's one thing to decide you need portable toilets but quite another to actually get them installed on the property.
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Have your drains stopped flowing quickly in your home? If so, you may be dealing with a clogged drain. Without knowing how bad the clog is, it may be a DIY fix or require professional help. Here are some techniques that you can use to try to unclog a drain, and what services a professional can offer if those do not work.
DIY Techniques
There are two techniques you should try if you have a plumbing clog.
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