Clear the area around the drain and protect the area with towels Plunge the drain (cup plunger works best for sinks; cover overflow if you have one). If there’s standing water, hot water flush: pour hot (not boiling) water in stages. Baking soda + vinegar: pour 1/2...
4 Tips for Handling Emergency Plumbing Situations

4 Tips for Handling Emergency Plumbing Situations

Clean, running water is a modern convenience that many of us take for granted. It’s there when we need to bathe, brush our teeth, wash our clothes and dishes, cook, or quench our thirst. Having access to running water is dependent on a home’s plumbing. And for most...
What Are the Pros and Cons of Septic Tanks?

What Are the Pros and Cons of Septic Tanks?

Many homes in rural areas or outside of city limits dispose of their waste via septic tanks. These devices are large tanks that are buried underground somewhere on the home’s property—typically in the backyard or on one side of the home—and they’re connected to all...