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Plumbing Repairs to Never Manage On Your Own
You don't need a plumber for every minor plumbing repair in the home; most homeowners can unclog a kitchen sink or toilet on their own without issue or even replace a washer in a dripping faucet just as easily. However, there are some plumbing repairs that no homeowner should try to manage on their own simply because they can be more complicated or dangerous than you realize. Note a few of those repairs here, so you know when and why to call a plumber in such cases.

Prevent a Legionnaire's Disease Outbreak at Your Nursing Home with This Simple Checklist
Many people aren't aware that legionella, the dangerous bacteria responsible for the potentially fatal Legionnaire's disease, exists in most large buildings. While most people are at a low risk of contracting severe Legionnaire's disease, those in nursing homes may have a much higher chance. Among those who could be fatally infected are people over 50, people with weak immune systems (including cancer sufferers), people with underlying medical conditions like diabetes, and people who used to smoke heavily.

Plumbing 101: What You Should Never Flush Down the Toilet
If you have been struggling with your plumbing system, particularly with your toilet, it might be due to putting items down the toilet that are not permitted. Some items might seem harmless to the toilet, especially when they flush with no issues, but they often create problems in the plumbing pipes that become major issues later on. Here are some things to make sure you never flush down the toilet.

Guide to the Latest Drainage Systems for Your Car Wash Business
When it's time to upgrade your car wash business or if you are planning to open a new shop, choosing a heavy duty drainage system needs to be a number one priority. After all, significant quantities of water run through the shop on a daily basis. A well-designed system will save time and money. More importantly, it will ensure that your customers and staff stay safe. This guide will give you some important tips about a recently introduced drainage system that is especially suited for your car wash business.

Troubleshooting Plumbing Blockages in Older Houses
Your older style home may have plenty of charm and character, but unfortunately, the pipes and plumbing system may be struggling to perform adequately. Slow running drains and blockages can be a frustrating and common occurrence for owners of older homes. Fortunately, there are ways to troubleshoot your drains and prevent future blockages before you need to call a plumber. Tools You Need A drum auger and cordless drill are all you need to tackle your stubborn drains.

Five High-Tech Features to Consider for Your Next Toilet
New toilets promise to make the bathroom experience cleaner, more relaxing and more high-tech than ever before. If you are thinking about having a plumber install a new toilet in your home, remember that you don't have to choose the conventional standby. Instead, you can explore a wide range of toilets with exciting features like these five: 1. Touchless Technology When you, your family members or your guests go into your bathroom, you can easily pick up or leave germs by touching the surfaces in your bathroom.

Plumbing Access Panels: Four Stylish Ideas For Your Home
An access panel is a panel or small doorway in a wall providing access to your plumbing pipes. Typically, these panels are located near bathtubs or showers. When a plumber or a homeowner opens the panel, he or she can easily access the plumbing leading to those taps, and he or she can turn off the water and replace pipes or fittings as needed. Some people opt to not install access panels because they do not like how they look.

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The Green Revolution in Plumbing: Environmentally Friendly Plumbing

Hi, my name is Patsy. I grew up in the countryside where toilets dug directly into the ground were still common in extremely remote places. As a result, I have always noticed plumbing while others may take it for granted. While growing up in the country, I also developed a strong affection for beautiful landscapes, and I realised the importance of protecting them from an environmental perspective. I like to think about where these two issues overlap, and when I designed my first home, I took elaborate efforts to make the plumbing as green and environmentally friendly as possible. If you have similar goals, please explore my blog. It will help you reach your dreams!

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