Category: All Things Plumbing

What Not to Do When You Smell Gas

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Smell gas? Even if you love a good roaring bonfire, you’ll want to avoid the life-threatening explosions that can accompany an unchecked gas leak. Whatever you do, we want to make sure you don’t do the following if you smell gas. No-No #1: Don’t take your time trying to figure out where the gas leak

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What Not to Do When Thawing Frozen Pipes

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No doubt about it: our country has experienced bitterly cold temperatures this year. Even here in the South we’ve had stretches of colder-than-usual weather, resulting in burst pipes. Frozen pipes are a problem in and of themselves, but improperly thawing pipes can lead to fires and/or serious water damage problems. Learn how to safely thaw

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Plumbing Tools and Basics Every Homeowner Needs Before Tackling a Plumbing Emergency

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New homeowner? Still not totally comfortable with home improvement projects? If you’re about to tackle your first plumbing project, you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the plumbing tools necessary. You will also want to arm yourself with some basic plumbing knowledge so you don’t make a mess of things. Get the basics down before

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DIY Plumbing Projects Without the Mess: Tips for Plumbing Like a Pro

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New to plumbing projects? Shhhh… nobody needs to know. Follow these plumbing tips and everyone will think you’re a pro. Never connect galvanic steel directly to copper. Copper to steel can be a problematic connection, resulting in corrosion sooner than later. Be sure to always use a dielectric union when you need to connect copper

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Top Plumbing Tips for Beginners

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Maybe you’ve just moved into your first house. You’ve unpacked the boxes and settled in, thrilled to have a place that’s truly your own. That is, until the shower head starts dripping or you notice the toilet running. You can’t put in a request to the apartment super anymore; now it’s time to learn how

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