Being a prepared homeowner will require you to be fairly informed about plumbing problem prevention. Unfortunately, homeowners will often overlook the basic steps that should be followed when it comes to caring for their plumbing systems. If you are finding yourself unsure of the steps that you should take to protect your home against these issues, you can utilize a few tips for avoiding the risk of making potentially damaging plumbing oversights.
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New homes, renovations, and remodeling projects are sometimes completed with plastic plumbing systems. If you wanted to save on plumbing materials, you may have chosen to use a plastic pipe system as an alternative to copper pipes. With plastic plumbing, repairs and maintenance are going to require special tools. Here are the essential tools to put in your maintenance toolbox for plastic pipe systems:
1. Snips and Cutting Tools to Cut Lengths of Pipe
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The hot water heater in your home is one of the more commonly overlooked items, but it gets noticed very quickly if it stops working. Because people often never give it a thought, there may have been signs that it was failing that went unnoticed for a long time. Taking the time to do a quick inspection of the water heater may save you from a failure that could have been avoided.
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You may think portable potty rentals are just for constructions sites and concerts. However, you can rent a portable potty for use at your home too. You might want to do this when you're having work done on your septic tank or drainfield and can't use your toilets indoors for several days. A portable potty also comes in handy if you need to delay installing a new septic system due to weather conditions or some other reason.
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If you suspect that your kitchen sink's drain may be clogging up, you may wonder if there is any other way to tell if there is a blockage before it completely stops up. If so, look for one or more of the following subtle signs that your kitchen drain is clogging up:
Sounds Of Gurgling From The Drainage Pipe
After you drain your dishwater, you may start hearing a gurgling sound coming from the drainage pipe under the sink.
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