Category: Bathroom Plumbing Tips

Why Are My Cold Water Faucet Filters Clogged?

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Why Are My Cold Water Faucet Filters Clogged with Small Yellow and Orange Balls? If your water faucet aerators are clogged (and the water is coming out slowly), you may be surprised when you replace the filters to find tiny colored balls inside the filter. What are these little colored beads and why are they

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The Real Cost of Water Damage

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The Real Cost of Water Damage It's a tough pill to swallow: if left untreated, water damage costs can be immensely high. Damage caused by floods, a broken water line or hidden water leak can run tens of thousands of dollars, and if insurance gets involved, it’s very likely that your home owner’s insurance premium

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Is It Mold or Mildew? Health Problems Caused by Water Damage

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Is It Mold or Mildew? A Review of Health Problems Caused by Water Damage You've stumbled on a fungus growing in your home, but don't know what it is. Your husband says it's mildew, but your neighbor says it's mold. What's the difference? Does it even matter? How do you get rid of it? Can

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Can Wipes Be Flushed Down the Toilet? Secrets to Keep Your Drains Clear

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We've all seen the advertisements for "flushable" products: flushable kitty litter, flushable skin cleansing pads, and, of course, flushable wipes. But is it okay to flush wipes down the toilet? This plumber will tell you no way, not if you want to avoid clogged sewer pipes. What Happens When You Flush Something Like Wipes? It's

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The Problem with Galvanized Steel Pipes in Older Houses

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Was your home built before 1960? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve got galvanized steel pipes, and that means trouble about now. That’s because galvanized steel pipes—steel pipes that were coated with zinc to delay rusting— are now past their prime. The zinc coating has worn off, and the steel pipes are corroding, causing

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