The TikTok Guide to Smart Plumbing: What’s Trendy vs. What Really Works
A DrainBusters take on TikTok smart plumbing trends, from leak detectors and smart shower heads to tankless water heaters, with what works and what is hype.
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Plumbing Red Flags That Can Kill a Home Sale (And How to Fix Them Before Listing)
Common plumbing inspection red flags that can stall a home sale, scare buyers, or trigger negotiations, plus practical ways to fix them before listing.
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Why Pipes Burst More Often During Cold Snaps (And How to Prevent It)
Why sudden cold snaps lead to frozen pipes, pressure buildup, burst pipes, and winter plumbing emergencies, plus prevention steps for homeowners.
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Spring Plumbing Checklist: Prepare Your Home for Heavy Rains in Mobile, AL
A Mobile County spring plumbing checklist for heavy rain, slow drains, sewer line warning signs, yard drainage, gutters, leak checks, and prevention before storm season.
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From Our Team: The Most Memorable Christmas Plumbing Calls (Ho-Ho-Hold the Wrench!)
A festive look inside the busiest, funniest, and most heart-warming holiday calls from your local plumbers.
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Why Your Toilet Gurgles When You Shower: The Hidden Signs of Vent Pipe Trouble
Learn why a toilet gurgles when the shower runs, what it can reveal about vent pipe trouble, mainline clogs, and sewer line issues, and when to call a pro.
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How to Know When Your Septic Tank Needs Pumping
Know the warning signs that your septic tank needs pumping, from slow drains and sewage odors to soggy drain fields and overdue service schedules.
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The Rise of Camera Inspections: How CCTV Drain Cameras Are Revolutionizing Plumbing
How CCTV drain cameras help plumbers diagnose hidden cracks, grease buildup, root intrusion, blockages, and sewer line trouble without unnecessary digging.
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The History of the Plunger: A Tale of Triumph Over Toilet Troubles
A playful look at the humble plunger, from murky origins and household heroics to plunger types, etiquette, pop culture, and modern plumbing relevance.
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Top Five Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without Losing Your Dignity
Five practical ways to unclog a toilet, from using a flange plunger and dish soap to baking soda, vinegar, a coat hanger, and a wet/dry shop vac.
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