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When dealing with plumbing leaks shutoff valves can save your home from costly damage. However, it is important to know that there are several valves that you can choose from for your home plumbing. One of the more reliable options that you have is the ball-type shutoff valve for your toilets and faucets. So why should you choose this type of shutoff valve over others? Purpose of Valves To understand the selection process better, it is important to establish first...

If you are a homeowner facing problems with your sewage pipes, one of the most important things you need to understand is that this is something that is too costly to leave to trial and error methods. Professional and licensed plumbers have a few tricks that they use to deal with the problem, which they have gained through a combination of training, experience, and quite possibly a couple of mistakes. Here are a few tips on working with pipeline inspections....

Sometimes we don’t notice it but our homes are already in trouble. This is often the case with often unnoticed symptoms of danger. What are these problem signs that you must be aware of to protect your home from potential damage? Washing Machines Not many homeowners would really consider the washing machine such a big threat, right? But when those hoses begin to bulge without you noticing it, then gushing water that can cost thousands of dollars in possible damage...

Is it wise to rebuild an old shutoff valve instead of putting in a new one? You may think that this is cheaper, but when you factor in the possibility of problems just reappearing and the decreased efficiency, replacing shutoff valves is a better solution. How do you install a new shutoff valve? Identifying the Connection Unfortunately, replacing an old shutoff valve is not as easy as just pushing in the replacement. Normally, the connection is done either by sweat...

Is it hard to hook up a water softening system? Do you think that hooking up a water softening system to your home plumbing is difficult? Well, to a certain extent it is, there is no denying that. However, with the right tips, materials, and tools, the job can be a bit easier to handle. Just keep in mind that one of the most important things, well if not the most important thing, is to know how to make the...