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Do I need to turn off my hot water heater if I shut the water main to my house? (IMPORTANT)

In most homes, the hot water heater is located directly adjacent to the main water supply. If you’re shutting off the water main to your home or property, you may wonder whether you need to turn off your hot water heater as well. You do not need to shut off your hot water heater specifically; …

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Are Cottonelle or Dude Wipes wet wipes flushable? Surprising answer

The idea that wet wipes are flushable is a popular one. In fact, some manufacturers even claim that their products are “flushable” on the packaging. Let’s see if plumbers agree with this statement. It’s also important to note that not all wet wipes are flushable. Some wet wipes are flushable whereas you should be more …

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How to unclog the main sewer line Yourself with a snake: with and without cleanout

The main sewer line connects all of your drains into one big one. This drain then pushes the water into the city sewer system. It can be required to split bathroom and kitchen water from toilet water. Some homes might have 2 main sewer lines for this reason. If one of them gets blocked, it …

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