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Why You Might Be Smelling Sewage at the Sink
Interestingly enough, sewage has a fairly distinct smell. Even though it is made of dozens of different components and each household produces different components to make that sewage, it always smells somewhat similar. That means that you can instantly tell sewage when you smell it. A couple of places you might not expect to smell…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Pump Your Septic Tank?
If you’re like many Boise homeowners, a septic tank system often suffers from being out of sight and out of mind. You want your septic system to stay that way though! Many people don’t know they have a problem with their septic system until sewage starts backing up into the yard. To prevent that, you need to…
Read MoreHow to Winterize Your Outdoor Pipes
A cold winter is the mortal enemy of your plumbing. Water is one of the few substances that actually expands as it freezes. That means that water in your pipes will expand when it freezes and seek out the path of least resistance. Far too often, that means that the ice will actually burst through…
Read MoreAsk Your Plumber About Hydronic Heating
There are several different ways to heat your home, and a plumber can walk you through several of them. Plumbers are often responsible for some electrical and gas work, which oftentimes includes heaters. Also, they’re obviously responsible for anything involving water. That means that they’ll handle your hot water heater. There’s a type of heating that…
Read MoreHow to Unclog a Drain Before You Call the Plumber
It’s almost inevitable that a drain in your house will get clogged at some point. There are dozens of reasons that your drains might be clogged. Soap and hair are two of the most common, but many other things can end up in your drain. So, if you have something clogging your drain, you first…
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