Recent Plumbing Articles

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Is My Sink Gurgling?

Sink gurgling? Get to the bottom of it with this helpful guide.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?

What causes your water to reek of rotten eggs and how can you make it go away? We have your answers.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Spooked by Phantom Flushing? Here's Why Your Toilet Is Flushing by Itself

Phantom flushing is a common problem that's usually easy to resolve. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting rid of the ghost in your restroom.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Water Softener?

About 85% of cities provide hard water to their residents, so most people have to deal with hard water on a regular basis. Water softener installation costs can be well worth it to ward off some common hard water issues.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Coffee Grounds and 10 Other Things You Should Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal

Many everyday food items can create a major plumbing catastrophe if you put them down the garbage disposal. Learn what not to put in the garbage disposal to save yourself from a large plumbing bill.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Stop your Toilet From Sweating: 3 Methods to Try

Toilets do get a workout in busy bathrooms, but the cause of condensation on a toilet tank has more to do with the air in the room than the toilet itself. Here's what you can do to stop this condensation from forming in the first place.

Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Is an Ejector Pump?

Understanding what an ejector pump is and how it works can make it easier to spot issues with your system before they cause serious problems.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does Hydro Jetting Cost?

If you're experiencing sewer issues, a plumber might recommend hydro jetting. Learning more about what this service is and how much it costs can help you budget for it.