Bleach is one of those things that rarely has a place in your drain. It doesn’t work well as a substitute for tackling clogs and can be quite problematic in homes with septic tanks. Quick Answer: Pouring a small amount of bleach down the drain is usually safe for cleaning. However, large quantities can damage …
For most folks, their garbage disposal is something they use on a daily basis. Your garbage disposal does everything from grinding up food scraps from meal prep to those leftovers after the meal. Like most of the other appliances in your kitchen, your garbage disposal needs regular care and specific practices for it to run …
Perhaps your kitchen sink is sporting a significant clog. Despite your best efforts, the clog persists, refusing to budge. So, in your haste to remove the clog, you pour Drano down the drain in hopes of easy removal. However, it doesn’t seem to be working, so you decide to leave it in the drain to …
Water pressure is a major aspect of many daily tasks – washing dishes, taking a shower, washing our hands, etc. When the water pressure is too low, taking a shower might not be as lovely as it could be, and washing dishes or rinsing your hands might take more scrubbing. When the water pressure is …
The plumbing in your home is an intricate web of essential parts. Various parts are critical for a correctly functioning system, from the P-traps beneath your sink to the drain lines running throughout your home. A cleanout, which is an easily accessible section of pipe featuring a removable cover, is part of this system. If …
Washing dishes is quite the process – scrape food into the trash or garbage disposal, rinse, wash, rinse again, dry, and put away. Some folks may skip a few steps of this process, like the first rinse (since it uses so much water) or the towel drying portion (environmentally friendly to air dry, right?). The …
The care and maintenance surrounding garbage disposals is a controversial topic. Some experts swear by specific methods, whereas others argue against those same methods. One of the debates that arise from the swirling debate pool is that of ice in the garbage disposal. Some folks argue that ice cleans the disposal while simultaneously sharpening the …
Perhaps your current Waste King garbage disposal is on strike, but nothing seems to convince it to return to working conditions. Or, maybe you troubleshoot the issue (perhaps even have a plumber look at it), only to find out it’s done for good. So, you found yourself shopping for a new garbage disposal. Now, you …
There’s quite a bit of debate around what is safe to dump down the garbage disposals. Some folks recommend certain practices, while others are adamant doing so will wreck the appliance. While the debate circles around several topics, what food scraps you can and can’t put down the disposal is a central focal point. So, …
Perhaps you just got home from a particularly trying day at work, and a hot, relaxing soak or shower sounds like the perfect remedy. You turn on the water and hop in the shower, only to find out that the electric water heater has apparently clocked off for the day too. Now, instead of unwinding …
More than 43 million people draw their drinking water from domestic (private) wells, which amounts to roughly 15 percent of the entire U.S. population. Considering the considerable chunk of folks who rely on well water, there are bound to be issues every now and again. One of these potential issues is black-tinged water. Almost any …
Unless it’s in a petri dish in science class or some other it’s-supposed-to-be-here space, mold is an unwanted guest. Now, in the kitchen, mold becomes even more unwelcome. You prepare food, eat, clean, and so on in the kitchen, so there is no place for mold. So, let’s say the dreaded fungi spawns in your …
Perhaps you tried to conveniently whisk away excess food scraps in your garbage disposal, only to find out it’s apparently off the clock. It makes noise, humming along like it hasn’t a care in the world, but it doesn’t do its job. So, you decide to do a bit of troubleshooting. You take a peek …
Perhaps you have a DIY plumbing project lined up that requires the water off. You have everything ready – all of your tools are together, you have the necessary replacement parts, and you’ve gathered the willpower to complete the project – only to find out that the water shut-off valve won’t budge. Considering shutting off …
Garbage disposals are a convenient addition to any kitchen. They make cleaning dishes, pots, and pans much more manageable. Instead of meticulously scraping off each chunk of leftover food, simply rinse it into the disposal. Flip the switch, wait for the garbage disposal to grind the leftovers, then shut it off. Tada – just like …
Many folks reach for the powerful, caustic drain cleaner the moment their kitchen drain shows signs of clogging. Or, maybe the drain gives a few subtle hints of a clog as it slowly drains. After all, who wants to deal with gunk and goop consisting of partially decomposed food scraps clogging the drain? Not us, …
Outdoor faucets simplify various outdoor chores, from watering your garden to washing your car. Instead of carting buckets of water from inside or trying to hook up a hose to an indoor faucet, simply use the outdoor spigot. Quick Answer: To fix an outdoor faucet that won’t shut off, start by turning off your home’s …
Perhaps you turn on your faucet, expecting to see crystal clear water pouring from the spout, only to find a surge of cloudy, milky white water. The strange color is probably enough to raise some questions. For instance – is it safe to drink? What causes cloudiness? Do I need to call a plumber? These …
