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* Do you have frequent sewer line backups?
* Do you call the plumber more than twice a month?
* Do roots grow in your sewer line?
If so, you could be a victim of “The Clog.”
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Clog Busters: Stop the Clog
Porcelain Bathtub Repair: Results May Vary
Porcelain bathtub repair is no different than any other home improvement project.
If given the option, most of us would prefer to save the money and do the job ourselves.
But, porcelain bathtub repair might be best done by a professional.
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Fiberglass Bathtub Installation Guide
Want to do a fiberglass bathtub installation?
Before you begin, be sure to check with your local building codes to insure proper installation.
First of all, you want to make sure the new tub will fit in the bathroom door. Often times when a builder installs a tub in a new house, they do it while they are framing the house.
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Replacing Bathtub Fixtures Can Be An Easy Task
Replacing bathroom fixtures is the thing to do if your bathroom needs a little updating, or you are simply tired of fixing the old fixtures.
Replacing the bathtub fixtures can be a simple task for the home DIY guy.
In fact, the only trouble you could have is deciding on the style you prefer.
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Bathtub Faucet Installation: Things to Keep in Mind
Bathtub faucet installation is definitely one of the trickier projects that you can attempt as a do-it-yourself project.
I’ve tried it myself and ended up calling a professional plumber to fix my mess. He also found some potentially serious plumbing problems I would never have known to look for.
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Bathtub Replacement Cost: High?
When you see a bathroom on TV it is nice and cozy. Whoever is in the tub looks like they are in the ultimate state of relaxation.
The bathtub looks so great with nice clean lines and shiny appearance.
Then, you look in your bathroom and see a bathtub with hard water stains, caulking that is peeling, and mildew in the corners.
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Clogged Septic Tanks Are Bad! Really Bad!
Ten-thousand dollars. You probably haven’t seen that much cash at one time in your whole life, have you? Well consider it a blessing. That’s how much digging up a clogged septic tank could cost.
Yep. It’s not just DIY and test plumbers anymore. We’re talking about contracting and demolition…bulldozers, cranes, and a whole lot of manual labor. In other words, digging up your entire property.
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Installing a Tankless Hot Water Heater: When Is It Worth It?
The basic argument for installing a tankless hot water heater is that a tankless hot water heater is the most energy efficient because it doesn’t consume any energy except when the hot water is being used.
A standard hot water heater maintains water at a specific temperature even when its not being used. Logically, a water tank needs electricity to maintain the water a particular temperature and therefore, this costs money.
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Water Heater Questions and Solutions
Have water heater questions? Here are some solutions.
1. Why is the water dirty?
Over time, contaminants can build up at the base of the water heater and ultimately filter into the running water. Drain and flush the water heater tank regularly to help prevent this problem.
2. Why is the water too hot?
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Clogged Plumbing? Scrap that plunger!
Are you addicted to toilet paper? Are you one of those people who use 40 sheets when only 20 is necessary? Do you find the so-called “extra-ply” label deceiving? If so, you might also be familiar with another miracle of modern society: the plunger.
Many older toilets were not built to be able to handle an excess amount of toilet paper, so the plunger has always remained a constant presence in the bathroom. But, lucky for you, some genius has developed an alternative to the plunger.
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