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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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FAQ About Septic Tanks

Do you want to learn more about septic tanks? Have you heard of them before but never knew what they were? Well, this Q&A is definitely right for you. >What is a septic tank? Usually underground, a septic tank collects and stores sewage to decompose before draining. >Why is it needed? Septic tanks are typically

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Charlotte Plumbing Advice: DIY Environmentally Safe Drain Cleaners

Drain cleaners nowadays can be both expensive and toxic. The chemicals sulfuric acid and lye, among many other active ingredients in drain cleaners, are very corrosive. There are several home recipes that can do the job without doing the damage on your wallet or on the environment. Boiling Water Pouring boiling water in the drain

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Seven Signs You Need Plumbing Services

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Every home and business has a plumbing system that sees a lot of action every day. Whether it's a long, hot shower or it's just the constant strain of toilet-flushing throughout the day, modern plumbing is under a lot of stress. In order to keep it functioning, regular maintenance is required to ensure that minor

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Need a Whole House Water Filtration System?

Charlotte water filtration system

You may have heard throughout the years that you should use a water filtration system in your home, but you never knew exactly why. The following are pertinent factors to consider when deciding if the investment is worth the health benefits of drinking, cooking with and bathing in purified water. Water Quality Reports According to

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