Should You Replace Cast Iron Pipes?
New homeowners of older houses often find themselves alarmed when they notice a persistent smell of sewer gas indoors. Upon calling a plumber for inspection, they may receive the daunting news: ‘You need to replace the old cast iron drain/sewer line underneath the cement slab your house is built on.’ This repair can indeed be a costly undertaking. (more…)
Why Outside Drains Also Need Cleaning
When people think about cleaning drains, they often focus on the drains inside their homes. This is crucial for maintaining a pleasant environment and ensuring functionality, particularly in kitchen sinks where blockages can lead to unpleasant odors. However, the same level of attention is also necessary for outdoor drains. Here are some ‘Handy’ tips to help keep them working efficiently:
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What is Hydro Jetting?
Water jetting, or hydro jetting, serves as an effective method for cleansing and unclogging drains, sewer lines, and various surfaces, with additional applications like graffiti removal. This process employs powerful, high-pressure water blasts to eliminate blockages, clear drains, and eliminate deposits from pipes and other surfaces.
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4 Steps To Fix A Clogged Bathtub Drain
What To Do If a Slow-Moving Drain Is Turning Your Shower into a Bath
Do you find yourself standing in an inch or two of water after you’ve been in the shower for two or three minutes? A slow-moving drain can turn your shower into a bath. Water backing up like this in the shower is caused by a clogged drain. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it is usually easy to fix and it’s something you could do yourself. We’ll give you the steps you need to follow to clear the shower drain. (more…)
Preparing Your Home for a Drain Cleaning Service
Drains play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of your home. They channel water away, effectively reducing the risk of troublesome issues like condensation and the development of mold and mildew. Handyside professional drain cleaning removes the clogs that can impair the efficiency of drains. To ensure a successful service, we’ve compiled some essential tips to help you prepare for the arrival of our drain cleaning team at your home.
Here’s How to Keep Your Drains Healthy and Clog-Free
While it might be called a garbage disposal, it’s important to note that not all kinds of ‘garbage’ should find their way down it. Feeding the wrong items into it can lead to bad smells, stubborn clogs, or even damage. While soft leftovers, vegetable scraps, and fruit peels are fair game for your disposal, here’s a list of 13 items that are better suited for your green bin, compost pile, or regular trash container. (more…)
Do You Make This Mistake When Clearing Your Drain?
Clogged drains happen, even to homeowners who avoid putting grease, food, or excessive amounts of hair down the drain. As good as a plunger is, there are times when it will fail to unclog the drain. After that, there are two good ways to clean the drain, but unfortunately, many homeowners choose a highly recommended way that they should actually avoid. (more…)