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Flood Prep - Sewer
Keep these points in mind if you have backflow valves installed:
a) Changes to the plumbing in your house must be done ... |
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Flood Prep Plumbing
Check Drain Plug: Install a floating floor drain plug at the current drain location. If the floor drain pipe backs up, the ... |
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Hacksaw Space
If you need to hacksaw through a fastened pipe or rod, but the space above is cramped, try this: Remove the hacksaw's blade, ... |
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Hands Off Pipes
In many houses, the electrical system is grounded to the water service entrance pipe. Since the entire plumbing system is ... |
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How to Fix a Clogged Drain
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Don’t let a drain clog slow you down; it’s usually an easy fix.
A partial ... |
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Installing a Toilet
If you're updating a bathroom, you'll need to know how to replace the toilet. Apply a wax seal over the floor toilet flange to ... |
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Lead Sources
While paint, dust, and soil are the most common lead hazards, other lead sources also exist.
- Drinking water, your home ... |
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Plumber's Bread
Water trickling in copper pipe can make soldering a joint almost impossible because you can't get the fitting hot enough. ... |
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Plumbing Stack Insulation
Plumbing stacks may run inside the walls of your home, from the basement to the attic, with openings at each floor where the ... |
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Pool Prep
When reopening your pool for a new season, make sure your pump and filter are working properly before adding chemicals to the ... |
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Quieting Loud Pipes
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
If your pipes are whistling, banging or knocking when you turn the water on or ... |
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Replacing Pipe
When replacing sections of old galvanized pipe, use two smaller pipe wrenches to avoid twisting and jarring the rest of the ... |
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Sound Attenuation
Use fiberglass for sound attenuation in your interior partitions. It helps to deaden sounds and reduce household noises adding ... |
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Unfreezing Pipes
When water supply pipes freeze, first restore home heat to the area. Start working on the supply side and leave a faucet open ... |
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Winter Water Prep
Before the temperatures start to dip toward freezing, be sure to disconnect hoses from outdoor water faucets and drain all ... |
