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Are drain cleaners effective?
After you try to wipe away debris by hand, pour water down the drain and use a plunger, it’s time to turn to a chemical drain cleaner. Learn more about effective ways to clean drains from this article.
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Learning about plumbing can save you a midnight call to the plumber. Find out basic plumbing tips to fix a toilet, sink or drain.
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How do you replace a seal under a toilet?A friend told me that the bad smell coming from my toilet indicates that the seal under the toilet is broken and needs to be replaced. He also said that I could probably do the job myself. I'd like to try. See more »
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How Drain Cleaners Work
Whether it's a kitchen sink full of murky water or an overflowing lavatory, you've probably experienced a clogged drain before and reached for the drain cleaner. But how do drain cleaners work? See more »
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How often are septic tanks emptied, and where do the contents go?
Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter? See more »
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How Sewer and Septic Systems Work
Each time you flush the toilet or wash something down the sink's drain, you create sewage (also known in polite society as wastewater). Find out where it goes and how it's treated before it flows into a river near you! See more »
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How Sump Pumps Work
If your basement feels damp or smells musty, you may need a sump pump. How does a sump pump get the moisture that's inside your basement out? See more »
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How to Repair a Toilet
The toilet is one of the most important fixtures in your home. Although toilets are sturdy and reliable components of the plumbing system, it's a rare homeowner or apartment-dweller who never has any problems with a toilet. See more »
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How to Replace a Drain Trap
Replacing a drain trap is easy if you follow the proper steps. See more »
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What if everybody in the United States flushed the toilet at the same time?
What would happen if everybody flushed the toilet at the same time? No one knows for sure, but chances are, it would make a terrible mess. See more »
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Why are they replacing all of the toilets in my apartment?
Water-saving toilets, or low-flow toilets, can help reduce the amount of water your home uses in the bathroom. But what makes a water-saving toilet different from a regular one? See more »
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How to Caulk Bathroom Fixtures
Because tubs and sinks are used practically every day, the caulking between the fixture and the wall often cracks or pulls loose. This allows water to damage the surrounding wall. Learn to caulk bathroom fixtures. See more »
