Doing Your Own Plumbing

Older homes are sometimes thought of as spooky and scary. If you're not someone who believes in ghosts, you probably don't have concerns that your house is haunted — but you should be concerned about potential plumbing problems that are lurking below and waiting to torment you. Plumbing, like all home components, ages, and sometimes it does not age well. Without further ado, here are several spooky plumbing problems frequently seen in older homes.

Hillside homes are stately and offer an idealistic view, but when it comes to foundation repair, they can be problematic. The dynamic of the terrain and the design of the home are just a couple of the obstacles often present when repairing this type of structure. Repairs can be performed, and done so correctly, but there are some factors to keep in mind. Inherent Dangers A home on a hill comes with some inherent dangers when it comes to the protection of the foundation, as well as the rate at which any damage to the structure will accelerate.

The sump pump is a good way of keeping floodwaters out of the basement. However, the pump might not always do its job. Below are some of the reasons your basement might be flooded despite an installed sump pump. Jammed Switch The sump pump has a mechanical switch that triggers its operations when its surroundings are flooded. The switch is designed with a float ball that rises when the pump is flooded (to start the pump) and falls when the water level subsides (to stop the pump).

If you find yourself facing a plumbing emergency, you may immediately feel shocked. In fact, you might have no idea what to do next. The good news is that you do not have to be afraid when a plumbing emergency happens. With this list of steps, you will know exactly what you need to do next. Call an Emergency Plumber Your first step in any situation where you have a plumbing emergency is obviously to call an emergency plumber.

When your kids are old enough to start cooking by themselves, they might flush things down the drain they shouldn't. When you're teaching your kids to cook, also explain how to deal with things like grease and food scraps. They may innocently think grease can go in the garbage disposal, but if they make a habit of pouring grease in the garbage disposal or drain, a clog will probably happen sooner or later.

Planning a large event requires balancing the needs of the event with the space at your disposal. Nowhere is this more important than with the placement of the portable toilets. A mistake with the toilet site can lead to major problems and discomfort, including foul odors and difficult to maintain restrooms. The following tips can help you avoid site-related portable toilet problems. Provide Continuous Access Easy access is a must, not just for those that need to use the toilet, but for the company to service the toilet.

Many homeowners tend to reach for the same tools when dealing with a clogged drain. A plunger, for instance, can be helpful. However, regular maintenance that involves cleaning your drains is a better option for preventing clogs in the first place. Drain cleaning liquids are also popular choices for homeowners who want to maintain clean drains. Unfortunately, these liquid cleaners can do more harm than good. This guide will help you understand the reasons why you should not use liquid drain cleaners so you will realize that professional drain cleaning treatments are a better option.

If you have a septic tank, you may be aware of how biomat can build up in the drain field. Biomat is a bacteria that can form in the septic tank's drainfield, and if left unchecked, it will not allow the effluent from the septic tank to go into the drain field. The waste will eventually go back into the septic tank and then travel back into your home if nothing is done about this problem.