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Burst pipe? What to do in the first ten minutes
The first few minutes after a pipe bursts decide how much damage it does. Stop the water first, then protect the house, then call.
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Where your main water shutoff is, and how to use it
When a pipe bursts, the main shutoff is the one valve that matters. Find it and test it now, while nothing is leaking.
When a clog is really a main line problem
One slow drain is a local clog. Several drains acting up at once usually point to the main line that carries everything out of…
Sewer backup: what to do before the plumber arrives
A sewer backup is unpleasant and unsanitary. A few steps keep it from getting worse while help is on the way.
Six signs your water heater is on its way out
Water heaters rarely fail without warning. These are the signs worth a call before a small problem becomes water on the garage floor.
Galvanized, copper or PEX: what is behind your walls?
The pipe inside your walls depends on when your home was built. Knowing which you have changes how a repair is done.
What a sewer camera inspection actually shows
A camera inspection turns a guess into a diagnosis. It shows where the problem is, what it is, and whether the line needs cleaning…