Clogged drains are one of the most common plumbing problems. It may start small, go unnoticed, and cause more severe problems such as corrosion, flooding, and sewage backup. Once it reaches this stage...
Periodic clogs in the sink are quite common, caused by things that vary from hair to soap scum, grease or oil. Clogs can also be the result of more serious issues deep in the pipes or the sewer line....
The next time you do the dishes, pay attention to what’s being washed down the drain. Letting waste flow down the kitchen sink (or any sink for that matter) can cause drain clogging and potentially...
Sewage can end up backing up into the basement when the main sewer line or the home's drainpipes become clogged. Water that's under pressure, for instance, from a sewer back up, looks for the lowest,...
The popularity of personal wipes reached an all-time high in 2015 in the U.S. (according to Euromonitor International, a market research group) and it continues to grow. Several companies are labeling...
Most plumbers will tell you that coffee grounds are the most likely cause of clogs in kitchen pipes. When you dump a clump of wet grounds down the drain, they turn into an impassable, cement-like subs...
Have you ever been prepared for a rejuvenating shower just to notice that the water doesn't drain? Or rather have you ever finished washing your dishes, and the dirty water just seems to collect on yo...
Maybe you cooked dinner and just tossed the leftovers down the sink, and let the drain do its magic. Or even you were tempted to empty the kitty litter and flush it down the toilet. Well, that might s...
You are aware that one day you will need to replace certain home furnishings such as your refrigerator, washer, dryer, and oven. However, chances are that your toilet isn't on that list. You aren't al...
According to statistics, Canadians consume a large amount of water - most of which is municipal water - which can certainly increase the risk of getting blocked drains. This, in turn, can result...