You might assume that plumbing for a bathroom vanity must go through the wall. After all, how else could you get water and drain pipes into it? However, there’s in most cases no rule that forbids you from installing your vanity plumbing through the floor instead. In fact, doing so has some advantages. If you’re …
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You are finishing your basement and are wondering if you can cover the floor drain. Let’s explore this in detail. There is a good reason why there is often a floor drain in a basement. Basement flooding is one of the most common and destructive home emergencies. The risk of it happening to you is …
The term landscape drainage may have come up in a variety of contexts. It could be when purchasing a new home or when dealing with drainage issues in your yard, such as water buildup. The question, “What is landscape drainage?” may then cross your mind. Understanding how that system functions will help you make better …
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Removing a dishwasher from your kitchen is quite easy. If your dishwasher drain is connected to your garbage disposal, there is an open hole left once you remove this flexible drain. We have to plug this so that dirt can’t get out of this part. Let’s take a look at how this is done. [ez-toc] …
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All homes will experience sewer issues at one point or another. The frequency and severity of the problems can vary greatly depending on factors such as age, usage, location, and soil conditions. Understanding common causes and risk factors can help you take preemptive measures to prevent future problems. To keep your home’s sewer system in …
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You probably take the presence of a shower and a toilet in your bathroom for granted, but they are actually two separate systems with very different requirements. However, it is possible that the drains of these two systems are connected. This is not always allowed and can lead to undesirable consequences. Read on to find …
Is the drain of the toilet bowl and the shower drain connected? (SURPRISING Answer!) Read More »
Are you tired of the water in your pool staying dirty and murky even though you’re doing all you can to maintain it? You may have done all the cleaning and regularly checked the pH balance level but it’s still not clear. This can be very frustrating at times especially if you’re planning to host …
How to Drain Bestway and Intex Pool (AVOID Doing This!) Read More »
P-traps are important as they keep bad smells out of our kitchens and bathrooms. They are often required by code and every sink should have one. Installing them can be quite tricky though. In this post, we are going to discuss how you can install one when the drains don’t line up and when you …
P-trap Installation: Doesn’t Line Up: no room or tight Space (Do THIS!) Read More »
Whether you’re remodeling or building a new home from scratch, you’re bound to come across a phase during construction plumbing known as plumbing rough-in. This is the first step of installing plumbing in new construction – an integral part of any building’s foundation if we may say so. Plumbing rough-in calls for professional planning and …
As summers are approaching, many of us are getting worried about how to deal with the attack of flies at home. If you don’t want to run the AC all the time and allow natural sunlight and air to enter your home, you will need to keep your windows open during the daytime. Often along …
