Toilet History

Everybody gets a clogged pipe at some point. Usually, it isn’t a big deal. You can use the plunger to clear it out and get things moving again, or you can flush out the clog with a simple solution of vinegar and baking soda. Sometimes, though, the clog is tougher to deal with. Your usual methods for eliminating the clog just don’t do the trick. Stubborn clogs like these are usually caused by a problem that has been developing slowly...

A main sewer line needs to be cleaned out periodically in order to keep it functioning properly. Regular cleaning helps to prevent tree roots from growing into the sewer line and helps to prevent sewer backups. This routine maintenance also helps the homeowner to be more aware of the condition of the sewer line. There are two ways that you can go about cleaning your main sewer line – hydro jetting or snaking. Many plumbing companies offer both services, so...

Hydro jetting is a great tool that plumbers use to clean out clogged pipes. If you have ever used a pressure washer to clean your house or deck, you may be familiar with the concept. Hydro jetting is sort of like pressure washing for your pipes. It uses a high-pressured stream of water to force clogs out of pipes. If you have a clog in your pipes and a plunger or plumber’s snake can’t handle the job, the hydro jet...

There are many things about owning your own home that are wonderful…but having to deal with plumbing problems isn’t one of them. You can paint the walls any color you choose, you earn equity every month, and someday you will own the property free and clear. The trade-off is that you also have to plunge the toilet yourself. If you’re lucky, you can avoid major plumbing problems. Things like minor clogs are pretty routine, though; almost everyone has to deal...

Q. What do water softeners do?A. A water softener has a tank that holds resin. The resin in the tank removes the lime and calcium from hard water through an ion exchange process. Q. What is an ion exchange process?A. A water softener functions on the basis of ion exchange. This means that the resin in the water softener tank has the opposite electrical charge of the hard water particles. Since the hard water particles and the resin in the...