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For many of us, eating greasy and oily food like bacon, fries, burgers, and fried chicken bring so much delight. However, medical professionals claim that these types of food can be very bad for our heart and arteries. But are you aware that these types of food can also have damaging effects on your home plumbing system? As these high-fat food preparations accumulate in our plumbing pipes, they will cause a blockage that will eventually lead to full stoppage and...

Have you ever stopped to think that maybe some of your plumbing problems are caused by wet wipes being flushed down the bowl? In some instances, they can cause damage that can reach more than $1,000 to repair. What about wet wipes that manufacturers claim to be safe for flushing? Well, that may be so, but the reality is that these types of wipes can pose real danger to your home plumbing system when flushed regularly. What are the other...

Almost every home today is equipped with a garbage disposal unit. This simple machine provides extremely valuable service and usually operates for many years without a hitch. However, this does not mean that it will eventually breakdown or cease to operate. The good news is that normally getting it into working order is relatively simple. But, what does it mean if your garbage disposal begins to hum? Humming Sound The humming (or sometimes buzzing) sound that your garbage disposal makes...

When we talk about home plumbing systems, pressure reducing valves are not normally (or rarely) the meat of the discussion. However, are you aware that pressure reducing valves is a very important component of home plumbing systems? For example, do you often hear a high-pitched, squeal-like sound coming from your water pipes? This can usually be addressed by simply replacing your showerheads or installing a flow control or pressure reducing valve. What else can these components do? What are Pressure...

There are so many expert advices that you can go through as you choose between what types of piping material should be used for your drainpipes. The choice would normally narrow down to ABS and PVC piping materials. Both actually work well under normal conditions with slight differences when it comes to joining techniques, availability, and considerations based on the actual plumbing codes in the locality. So how do you choose, which material is ideal for your drainpipes? Piping Comparison...