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Home flooding is not a phenomenon reserved for those living below sea level or near large bodies of water. It can happen to anyone, at any time, for a large variety of reasons. However, don't let that fact get you down. There are several things that you can do to help nip your home flooding problem in the bud. However, the type of precautions you take will depend on the cause of your home flooding risk. So, before we talk...

Let's set a scene. You've just come home after a long, arduous and rainy day at work only to discover that something smells like sewage. After a little introspection, you realize that this seems to happen all the time. So, what gives? Why does your house have significant sewer odor, and what can you do about it? Let's break it down. Why Does Your House Smell Like Sewage? Sewer smells are, most often, due to escaping sewer gasses. Sewer gasses...

Have you ever walked into your kitchen or bathroom in the morning to discover little flies hovering around your drains? If you have, then you most likely have a drain fly infestation. That's right; flies can live, thrive, reproduce, and die all in your drain lines. In this post, we'll talk about what causes these sewer-dwelling pests and the steps you can take to eradicate them. So, without further ado, let's get started! What are Drain Flies, and are they...

Here at Scott English Plumbing, Inc., we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line plumbing maintenance and repair work. However, we also understand that many home and business owners like to do their own plumbing maintenance. In light of that fact, we've put together a home plumbing maintenance checklist that you can use to make sure that none of your plumbing goes unchecked. So, without further ado, here is the Scott English Plumbing, Inc. plumbing maintenance checklist: Piping Maintenance Checklist Check for...

Due to a long life span of one to two decades, most individuals will never have to worry about replacing a dysfunctional water heater. Regardless, they should still be aware of possible problems that may arise, because an overlooked problem with your water heater can be cataclysmic. The following are water heater problems that could potentially occur: A Lack of Hot Water Have you ever been taking a nice hot shower, when all of a sudden, the water turns icy?...