As a blog writer for a plumbing company, I get many requests for content about “do-it-yourself” plumbing options. There are several tasks that the homeowner can do to maintain their plumbing system, and a handy homeowner is probably well-versed in adjusting a running toilet or fixing a drippy faucet by changing out the cartridge.
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Dealing with broken or burst water pipes in your home can be a stressful and challenging experience, but there are several steps you can take to minimize the damage and get the problem fixed as quickly as possible.
How to Deal with Broken Pipes
Turn off the Water Supply.
First, you should turn off the…
Water damage. Just two words. Only four syllables.
As short as it is, few phrases strike complete fear into a homeowner’s heart as “water damage.” It’s not so much those two words themselves as the words surround them in a sentence like “I’m sorry to tell you this, but there is extensive water damage in…
Water heater corrosion can be a nasty problem. And if you found some rust on your water heater, you're probably wondering if that means you'll need to replace it soon.
Many things can cause corrosion on a water heater, which doesn't mean you did anything wrong. However, a small amount of rust or corrosion can…
There are a lot of potential horror stories lurking in every home, and I'm not talking about ghosts, demonic possessions, or that guest that doesn't know when to leave. We're talking about the sheer terror, panic, and misery that a leaking water heater can wreak on your home and your budget.
Tank-Type Water Heaters are…