There is an entire market built around do-it-yourself home repair. Lowe's Home Depot, and Ace Hardware all offer basically anything and everything you need to repair or replace a malfunctioning or broken fixture in your home. While some jobs may be quick and easy, others tend to me much more complex. DIY jobs can be very fulfilling. You identify the problem, purchase the repair kit or replacement parts, and install it yourself. Everything is back to normal, and you have a sense of accomplishment as an added bonus. But it almost never goes this smoothly. You can make mistakes at ...
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Clogs make up a large portion of calls plumbers receive. People will try various little tricks to try and get the liquid flowing in their drain or toilet and when that doesn't work, they call in the professionals. Many clogs are simply due to people flushing things down the toilet or drain that don't belong there. Because they have always done so or because they grew up watching a family member do it, they assume it's fine for the plumbing system. Nothing could be further from the truth. One substance which a large percentage of people think is ok to ...
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Average U.S. household water bills hit $70 monthly in 2025. As the price of having potable water delivered into your home or business increases it becomes very apparent that every drop counts. The good news? Simple plumbing upgrades can slash your water usage by up to 30% without sacrificing comfort. Here is a short list of some upgrades you can have done (or do yourself) to improve efficiency and save money on your water bill. Install Low-Flow Showerheads and Faucets Showers and faucets account for the majority of your water use. In fact, that number is almost 70%. Low ...
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The word "sump" refers to a pit or low-lying area, typically in a basement or crawlspace, where water collects due to gravity. The term originates from Middle English "sump," meaning a marsh or low ground, and is related to Old English and Old Norse words for swamp or bog. Up north, sump pump can be found mostly in basements but most houses in Florida don't have basements. Still, we have crawl spaces, and our living spaces are just inches off the ground. Florida is a very rainy state. In fact, it is #5 of 50 for receiving the most rainfall ...
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In any field that has been around for a while, there will be all kinds of myths and wives' tales which accompany it. This hold especially true for the field of plumbing, which is thousands of years old. Modern plumbing usually involves conversation about anything happening in the home. This means pipes and fixtures within your residence which exist to make your life more convenient and sanitary. Let's take a look at some myths associated with plumbing and debunk them together... shall we? Flushable Wipes are Totally Safe to Flush They may advertise them as "flushable", but these materials simply ...
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Nobody wants to have to call a professional to their home to work on a problem. You already know it is going to be an expense before you even make the call. But that is the reality of dealing with complex systems, such as plumbing and electrical. You can do a great deal more damage trying to work on these things yourself vs. hiring a professional. Knowing when to call a professional plumber in Melbourne is important. You can save yourself untold amounts of money by having it done right the first time by a licensed pro. Here are some ...
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Modern plumbing makes the world a better place. It brings in fresh potable water and removes dirty and dangerous wastewater. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted. Whenever something goes wrong with our plumbing, it becomes apparent right away and you suddenly realize just how important it is. Before modern plumbing, humans were forced to live right on (or right near) water sources such as lakes, rivers, springs and streams. Modern plumbing allowed small villages to become towns and cities. Sometimes water is carried many miles from its source before it is used. You may ask yourself "what ...
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Florida is no stranger to disaster. Every year we look down the barrel of oncoming hurricanes and tropical storms. These storms bring with them high winds, flooding, tornados, flying objects and much more. Your home is a barrier to these storms but making sure the internal systems are built to withstand these natural disasters is the only way to go. Understanding Plumbing Vulnerabilities in Disasters Every disaster poses unique challenges to your plumbing system: Floods: Can overwhelm drainage systems, cause sewage backups, or contaminate water supplies. Earthquakes: May crack pipes, dislodge fittings, or disrupt municipal water lines. Hurricanes: Often combine ...
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Updating the look, feel and function of a bathroom in your home is beneficial in many ways. The look and feel breathes new life into the home. It also breathes new value into the home should the owner decide to sell it. Not only does a renovation make a bathroom more aesthetically pleasing but it also makes it more efficient and saves money on electricity and water. The average savings can be measured in hundreds of dollars up to even thousands of dollars. This is done by using more efficient toilets, shower heads and LED lights. So, what does it ...
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From time to time the City of Melbourne announces that it will temporarily switch its water treatment chemicals from chloramine to chlorine. The reason they make this change is due to bacterial resistance. Living organisms like bacteria, mold and fungus find ways to adapt to their environment. This includes being able to adapt to chemicals which kill it. By switching disinfectants once in a while, the city water managers can knock out any bacteria which are starting to adapt. Sometimes this can cause the water to smell and taste a bit like chlorine. Most people don't like this taste or ...
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