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The Quiet Comfort of Knowing Your Plumbing Actually Works

There are certain things in life we barely notice when they’re functioning properly. Electricity. Internet. Hot water. Plumbing falls into that category…

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How can learning to shut off individual fixture valves save you from bigger messes?

Many sinks, toilets, geysers and washing machines have small shut-off valves (also called angle valves) on the pipes that feed them. If…

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How can paying attention to gurgling noises in pipes warn you about blockages?

Gurgling sounds from sinks, toilets or floor drains often mean air is struggling to move properly through the pipes because something is…

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Why should you think twice before pouring fats and oils down the kitchen sink?

Hot oil and melted fat seem liquid and harmless when they’re warm, so it’s tempting to wash them down the sink with…

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How can checking outdoor taps or hose connections prevent water wastage?

Outdoor taps and hose connections are out of sight, so a slow leak can drip away for days or weeks without anyone…

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Why is it important to make sure drain covers are fitted properly after cleaning?

When you or a plumber clean drains, covers sometimes get put back loosely or at the wrong angle. A misfitted cover can…

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The Quiet Comfort of Knowing Your Plumbing Actually Works

How can learning to shut off individual fixture valves save you from bigger messes?

How can paying attention to gurgling noises in pipes warn you about blockages?

Why should you think twice before pouring fats and oils down the kitchen sink?

How can checking outdoor taps or hose connections prevent water wastage?

Why is it important to make sure drain covers are fitted properly after cleaning?