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Where Do I Turn Off the Water to my House?

Do you know how many times we hear this question in Charlotte, NC? Don’t wait until a plumbing disaster occurs. Everyone in your home should know how to turn off the water in your house, beyond turning off the faucet. Follow these simple tips and you and your family can assured if a plumbing disaster

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Charlotte Plumber: How to Install New Toilet Seal – Part 2

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What do you need to do first to replace the toilet seal? First, you need to make sure there is no water in the toilet or going to the toilet. Shut off the water supply by turning the valve clockwise (the valve will be behind the toilet or in the basement directly beneath the toilet).

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Charlotte Plumber Advice: New Toilet Seal – Part 1

What exactly is a toilet seal? A toilet seal is a gasket made of a ring of wax and is on the bottom of the toilet, where the toilet is set on the floor. Why are they important? A toilet seal helps prevent damage to the floor. Without it, the toilet could create scratches and

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Charlotte Plumber Interviewed for North Carolina Homes Magazine

You can check it out here: Check out my interview, How to Repair a Toilet on North Carolina Homes, one of the top sites for North Carolina real estate, including Youngsville, NC real estate. North Carolina Homes also services South Carolina real estate and Georgia real estate.           Need a Charlotte

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How to Fix a Broken Drain Trap

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Sometimes the problem is simply that the slip nuts holding the drain trap assembly to the drain and the drainpipe have loosened. Tightening them may solve the problem. But if the metal has corroded through, if the slip-nut threads are damaged, or if other damage has occurred, the only solution is replacement. Drain trap assemblies

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