Toilet Unclogging Tips:

March 20, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
Toilet Unclogging Tips:

Nobody wants to have to deal with a clogged toilet. But clogs happen in every household. If you are the designated un-clogger in your family, you should be prepared with a few tools and techniques for dealing with the dreaded toilet clog. A plunger is the first tool of choice. If that doesn’t work, the...
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How to handle clogged drains:

March 6, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
How to handle clogged drains:

Drain clogs are a plumbing emergency that can happen in the best-maintained homes. It is a good idea to know the best ways to unclog them. The home owner should also know and practice good prevention methods, to keep the clog from forming in the first place. Most clogs can be cleared by the...
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Finding the Septic Tank:

February 20, 2010
By JoeThePlumber
Finding the Septic Tank:

You can probably find your septic tank yourself. A plumber or other plumbing professional may not be needed in this case. You can simply probe with a length of steel rod, or get one of the detectors made for this that will locate the metal used in the manufacture of your tank. You should...
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Natural-Gas Water Heater:

February 6, 2010
By JoeThePlumber

Now is the time to consider installing one of the newer models of water heater in your home. They are more efficient than the older type, which saves the planet and your budget as well. While electric and LP water heaters have been improved as well, you may be pleased to know that some...
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