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Most people don’t pay much attention to the quality of the water in their homes until there’s some type of noticeable problem. Usually in how the water looks, smells or tastes. We generally assume that our water is always going to be safe for drinking and other uses, but unfortunately, that may not always be […]

Since water flows downhill, gravity is a primary consideration for your plumbing. Wastewater from your sink drain or toilet typically flows downward through your pipes and travels away from your property via the main sewer line. But some homes have part of their plumbing beneath this main sewer line. If you have a toilet or

In some rural areas in the Ozarks, your home may be on private well water. Well water has a wide range of benefits, from health to cost, but it can be susceptible to contaminants if not properly monitored. Here are some tips for maintaining your well water system to avoid well water pipes repair in

There is a lot that goes into renting a new place. Many people assume that as a renter, if there are any problems with their living quarters, it’s completely up to their landlord to fix it. The truth is that depends on a number of factors. Most importantly, what does your lease say? You may

Whenever you turn on your faucet, you naturally expect clean, clear water to come out. But unfortunately that’s not always the case. Water can sometimes be discolored, have sediment or just plain not look right. Depending on the root cause of the issue, you might have a problem with your plumbing that needs to be

If you’ve been experiencing plumbing problems, you’ve probably been most concerned with the inconvenience of something not working or draining properly. You might have even considered the potential property damage from a water leak that goes undetected for an extended period of time. But one thing that you might not have worried about is how

Harsh Missouri winters in the Ozarks can be particularly hard on our plumbing. A severe cold snap that lasts for more than a couple of days can lead to frozen pipes and all sorts of plumbing headaches. One of the biggest problems with frozen pipes is that you might not know if your pipes are

Even if you’re not a plumber, most people understand that water enters and leaves their home through a series of plumbing pipes. But unless you’re in the industry, you might not know the difference between a water line vs a sewer line. All plumbing pipes are not created equal. Over the years, plumbing pipes have

Once a staple of every full bathroom in your house, more and more of today’s modern homes are ditching the bathtub entirely in favor of a standard shower. If you have an older home, you may have a shower/tub combo, but wonder if it’s worth holding onto or whether it might be more practical to

While it can be dirty work, we know how important it is to regularly clean our kitchen and bathrooms. Especially the toilets, sinks and showers. But how often do you think about cleaning the drains that they’re attached to? Regular drain cleaning should be part of your kitchen and bathroom cleaning routine to prevent getting your