You will need to know how to drain a hot water heater if you ever need to replace heating elements, a thermocouple or a unit itself. There is no need to call a plumber for this simple DIY job, unless you are out of your comfort zone. Keep in mind, you never need to drain […]
How to Properly Clean a Toilet
Don’t be that host that is having some friends over or the in-laws with a disgusting toilet. There is nothing worse than having to use a petri dish when nature calls, so this topic necessitates a quick lesson on how to properly clean a toilet. Back in my fraternity days, the younger guys were stuck […]
How to Resurrect a Neglected Toilet
I have put together a case study for breathing new life into a neglected toilet. I used every (applicable) cleaning method to make this look sparkling clean. It is used daily by 3 full time male employees, in addition to numerous suppliers, drivers and vendors. Unfortunately, we never have customers visit this location, so management […]
Bleach and PVC – Safe?
Bleach and PVC Overview As you probably know, PVC pipe has great chemical resistance properties – but how do bleach and PVC hold up when used to clean? Before being used in plumbing, pipe goes through “thermosetting,” a hardening process that allows PVC to stand up to harsh chemicals. One chemical in particular to which […]
The Best Way To Fix Slow Drains
The Step-By-Step Process To Tackle Slow Drains Slow drains are an inevitable nuisance that every home owner will eventually face. Even if you are a renter or live in an apartment, most of these problems you can fix yourself without needing a professional plumber. Below you will find the best way to fix slow drains […]
What is a P-Trap?
What is a P-trap? It’s a mechanical fitting that serves two important functions in drains. The reason for its name comes from its shape, a sideways P. For any drain that leads to a sewage line there is a major problem – STENCH. Stank. Odor, musk, reek, whiff, whatever you want to call it, nobody wants […]