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Husband retrieves wife's wedding ring from sewer line
"When Kevin Bowie’s wife, Molly, accidentally flushed her wedding ring down the toilet on Jan. 8, she thought it was lost for good. Kevin, who…
3 options for unclogging your toilet
"Plunger Sounds pretty basic, but a plunger really is the best option for how to unclog a toilet. Of course, this assumes you have the…
When should you drip your faucet?
"Knowing exactly when to drip faucets is far from common knowledge. However, as temperatures continue to fringe on freezing on both sides of the Atlantic,…
Who is responsible for sewer line and water main breaks?
"Water Line Breaks & Sewer Line Issues Public water line breaks or sewer line issues will be the responsibility of your local municipality. Leaks and…
Watch for these warning signs for when your sewer line needs repair
"Here are some common signs your sewer line needs repair that you’ll want to know to protect your house and yard. Sewage Backups Sewage backup…
College students cause clogged toilet nightmare on campus
"Students damaging school property have created a costly headache for Gettysburg College. A spokesperson said toilets at its residence halls have been so stuffed with…
The two main types of grease traps for commercial restaurants
"There are two major types of grease interceptor, the first being a hydromechanical grease interceptor, which is a small device that is typically installed inside…
Tips to help avoid frozen pipes in your home
"State Farm reported Illinois was the No. 1 state for frozen pipe water loss claims in the U.S., and loss claims related to frozen pipes…
Warning signs of plumbing problems in your home
"Pipes That Are Discolored First, it’s possible that you have spotted discolored pipes around the property. These pipes could be underneath the kitchen sink or…
Plumbing check list for the fall season
"Five plumbing tips for fall: 1. Check your water heater If it’s older than 10 years old, now is the time to consider a replacement…
Sewer line backup leaves Portland resident fuming
"Anne-Louise Vernon got a raw deal after a city sewer line backed up last June, flooding the basement of her Southeast Portland home. “The smell…
Students clogging toilets at school thanks to TikTok trend
"Students are destroying or stealing items at their schools, often in the school bathrooms, for what school administrators and police are blaming on a TikTok…