Clogged drains are an inconvenience that most homeowners try to avoid. There are a number of things that can contribute to clogged drains. Some of the contributing factors such as allowing grease to free-flow through drains are something that can be attributed to homeowners. However, other issues such as tree roots extending into drain lines are usually out of the control of homeowners. This natural phenomenon can be avoided if homeowners choose not to have trees growing too close to their homes.
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If your old kitchen faucet is all worn out, then it's time to look into a replacement. Part of the process of a new faucet install is picking out exactly what faucet you would like. The following are just a few things you should consider.
1. Mount Style
Faucets come in two main mount styles -- sink mount and wall mount. Sink mount faucets are installed either along the edge of the sink, or on the counter directly behind the sink.
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If you have a slow drain and have plunged and plunged yourself to no avail, then the best thing to do is to call a plumber. When making this call, so many people find themselves wondering what could possibly be causing the clog. They can't remember shoving anything overly large or sticky down there, so what could possibly be amiss? The things that cause plumbing clogs are not always what you'd expect.
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Tankless water heaters offer many advantages over traditional models, but upgrading when your storage heater still works fine can seem wasteful. With the average water heater lasting ten or so years, it doesn't make sense to upgrade if your current unit is only a few years old. Fortunately, you can keep your old water heater while still enjoying the advantages of tankless electric units.
If you are interested in supplementing your home's plumbing with on-demand hot water, then there are generally two upgrade options available.
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If you have a crack in your residential sewer line, you are going to need to make sure that it is getting the repair work it needs as soon as possible. The longer you wait to have the sewage line repaired, the more toxic your yard could become and the worse the problem could get. All of that would result in you having to spend more money. Now that you are ready to get the repairs done, take a few minutes to read over some of the reasons why opting for a sewer pipe lining can be a good decision.
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