2017
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5 Vital Plumbing Tools and Materials for All Homeowners
Plumbing problems, while preventable, will eventually come around if you live in a place long enough. You could have a leaking tap, burst pipes, a clogged sink, drain or toilet or a dripping faucet. Sometimes the problem can wait for your plumber's appointment, but emergencies need immediate attention to mitigate damage before he/she arrives. The only way you'll be able to do that is if you have the right tools and materials at hand.
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Troubleshooting the Causes of Low Water Pressure From Your Shower
Part of enjoying taking a shower is feeling the jet of pressurised water cascading down your body. Therefore, any loss of water pressure, no matter how minimal it is, can significantly influence the quality of your shower and strip you of your enjoyment. The thing to note about water pressure problems in your shower is that they will only get progressively worse if you choose to ignore them. Thus, it would be best to try to troubleshoot the cause and enlist plumbing repairs as need be.
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Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Towel Warmer
Would you like to buy some accessories to increase the extent to which you enjoy taking a shower? Read on and discover some factors that will help you to select the best towel warmer for your home. Hydronic vs. Electric Towel Warmers Towel warmers can be electric or hydronic. Electric towel warmers use heating elements to warm your towels. The device can be integrated into the wiring system of the bathroom, or you may buy one that can simply be plugged into a power outlet in the bathroom.
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3 Advantages of a Gas Hot Water Heater Versus Electric
When your home needs a new water heater, you can typically choose between the popular options of gas and electric; both may work very well to heat the water you need for everyday use, but there are some advantages to choosing a gas hot water heater over the electric type. Before you decide on the model for your home, note a few of those advantages here, so you know you make the right choice and are happy with that water heater for years to come.
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Bathroom Renovation Mistakes to Avoid in Your Home
When you're preparing for a bathroom renovation or remodel, you want to ensure you take your time to consider all the details involved in your new plans. This will keep you from trying to retrofit certain features and details after the work is done, which can be more time-consuming and costly and will also ensure you get a bathroom you love and that works for you for years to come. Note a few common mistakes you'll want to avoid in your new bathroom space when you're planning a remodel, and discuss these with a contractor as needed.
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Some of the Most Common Reasons for a Hot Water Heater to Fail
A home's water heater may work for years before it ever starts to fail; once it happens, however, you may want it fixed as quickly as possible so you're not starting out the day with a cold shower! Note a few common reasons for that heater to fail so you know what you may be facing by way of repair bills, or if it's time to replace the heater altogether.
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Less Obvious Signs You May Have Leaking Pipes
It's pretty obvious when you need to call out a plumber, right? You go into the bathroom, only to find a puddle on the floor where pipes are leaking. You head to the kitchen to make dinner, and discover the sink is backed up and water won't drain away. Or maybe you put on a load of laundry and start the washing machine, but it doesn't seem to be taking in any water.
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Dealing with Low Water Pressure in Your Home
Among the common plumbing problems you may experience in your home is low water pressure. Low water pressure can be caused by a variety of factors. This means if you know where to look and what to do, you can actually solve some of the causes of the low water issues you have in your home. If you have never dealt with low water pressure issues in your home before, this will be a challenge.
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3 Steps to Locating the Source of a Sink Leak
Leaks under the sink may go undetected for a long time because pipes are usually hidden within some hardly-ever-used cabinet. By this time, your cabinet space could have become a hot mess that's expensive to fix, not to mention the amount of water wasted during the leak. As such, it is advisable to go through your cabinets routinely so that leaks and ensuing water damage are nipped in the bud. The hardest part of sorting out a leak is finding where it comes from.
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Inspections to Carry Out to Prevent Water Damage
When it comes to building inspections, homeowners typically tend to consider them if they are either buying or selling a property. Nevertheless, it is crucial to take the time to inspect your property from time to time to ensure that any risks being posed to the structural damage of the property are caught early and fixed. Water damage is one of the primary risks that you would come across. By carrying out an inspection of your home and your home's plumbing, you will be able to determine if you require new waterproofing or if some physical repairs have to be done and you also prevent permanent damage from occurring to the property.
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