Meghan Sutton

Inadequate, Unnecessary, Or Dangerous Solutions To Septic Problems
Septic systems provide great waste management alternatives to sewer systems. Regular and adequate maintenance maximizes the benefits and efficiency of septic systems. However, many myths abound about septic maintenance and repair — myths that might even harm your septic system. Below are examples of advice that do not help and might even damage your septic system. Pumping Tank After Noticing Failure Symptoms Some people think septic tank pumping is the solution to all septic problems.

Sink Installation Drainage: 4 Unique Sink Designs You Should Consider For Your Kitchen
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, and the sink is the engine that makes it tick. Whether you're remodeling or starting from scratch, choosing the right sink and drainage system is an essential part of the process. With so many sink designs, styles, and materials on the market, making a choice can be overwhelming. To help narrow down your options, we've put together a list of the four most unique sink designs you should consider for your kitchen—each with its drainage system.

Tips To Get Your Garbage Disposal Working Properly
Your garbage disposal is an appliance you may have been taking for granted for some time. Using it day after day without a care. You may have been neglecting this small appliance for some time as well, not cleaning it out, never sharpening the blades, or even checking that the motor is functioning properly. Just turning on the switch to engage the motor, then back off again like clockwork after every meal.

Calling The Plumbing Contractor Is Often Better Than Fixing Things Yourself
There are many reasons why you should keep your plumbing contractor's number saved in your phone. There might be minor plumbing issues you can tend to yourself. However, the majority of problems should be left to the pros. You can learn why you should have the plumbing contractor come out for certain things instead of trying to fix them yourself, here:  A clog returns time and time again - When you have a minor clog, you can usually free it up with a plunger by yourself.

5 Reasons You Should Not Delay Drainfield Restoration
Drainfields are an important part of any septic system, and delays in restoring a drainfield can lead to serious issues with your septic system. When it comes to drainage systems, the sooner you can identify and repair a problem, the better for both your wallet and the environment. Here are five reasons why you should not delay drainfield restoration:  1. Damage to Your Septic System If a drainfield is not properly maintained or restored, it can lead to significant damage to your entire septic system.

Top 3 Reasons Why Your Water Heating Appliance May Be Leaking
When your heating appliance starts leaking, you must undertake immediate repairs to prevent severe consequences that may result from water damage. However, you must know that some issues causing the leakage may not be easily identifiable. As such, you will require special attention, which only an expert can offer. Therefore, it is essential to know the issues beyond your DIY skills so that you can hire a plumber to diagnose and fix them immediately.

Why You Should Budget For A Thermal Expansion Tank For Your Upcoming Commercial Water Heater Installation
If you are a business owner, you've likely heard of thermal expansion tanks. But do you know why integrating one with your commercial water heater is important? A thermal expansion tank is an invaluable investment because it prevents expensive damage to the plumbing system and helps reduce energy bills. Please read this article to know why you should budget for a thermal expansion tank for your upcoming water heater installation.

Benefits Of Drain Cleaning
Drains usually channel wastewater from your home to the sewer or septic system. However, you need to maintain your drains by routinely cleaning them. Here are the pros of residential drain pipe cleaning. Slow Drainage Prevention When debris, including mineral deposits, mud, and kitchen wastes like grease and food particles, accumulate on your drains' walls, this may reduce the pipe radius of the drains. This may result in slow drains. Eventually, this may cause water backups or overflows in your sinks or toilets.

Common Reasons Why A Home Water Well Sometimes Produces No Water
If you are living off the grid and you have no access to city water, you might be left with no choice but to have a well. This can fortunately save you money by providing you with essentially free access to water. However, if you suddenly discover that no water is coming out of the well, you'll need to figure out why. Check the Power The simplest explanation for why no water is coming out of your well is that there is simply no electricity.

3 Reasons Why The Water From Your Pipes Smells
If your water starts to smell then it may be because it has become contaminated with bacteria. Water that is contaminated with bacteria should not be used for household purposes or as drinking water. If you have been having problems with smelly water and you're wondering what the problem could be, here's a closer look at some of the main reasons why your water supply may start smelling. Check Your Water Heater 

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This Blog Isn't In the Toilet

On this blog, you're going to find some articles about toilets. Now that we've been upfront about that, we can tell you a bit more about the blog's actual topic: plumbing. Yes, the plumbing industry can get a little gross sometimes, especially when dealing with waste and waste pipes. We don't plan to shy away from those topics on this blog. However, we'll write about less-gross plumbing topics, too. There will be plenty of articles about faucets, sinks, tubs, clean water pipes, and spigots. We hope you read both the gross articles and those on cleaner topics. It should be fun!

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