Clogged drains can take you from headaches to costly home repairs in no time. Between the unpleasant odors and potential water damage if left alone, clogged drains are serious business you’ll want to handle the moment you realize they’re a problem.
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Read MoreDid you run out of toilet paper during the great TP shortage of 2020? If so, how did you fare? It probably won’t make you feel any better to know that 70% of people in the world don’t even use toilet paper or that until about 140 years ago, Americans didn't use it, either.
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Drip. Drip. Drip. How many times has the steady drip of a leaky faucet kept you up at night or driven you crazy during the day? Even if you aren’t bothered by the constant noise, you probably don’t love the increase in your water bills when a faucet is leaking.
Read MoreIn the midst of the coldest season of the year, the risk of frozen pipes in Chicago bursting becomes much greater.
Read MoreWhen you say the word "backflow" most people think about a drain backing up. In the plumbing world, however, “backflow” refers to the water distribution side of things.
Read MoreWe've all heard or maybe even experienced a horror story involving improper usage of a garbage disposal. A garbage disposal can be one of the most useful things in your home, but like anything you use, it nedds to be maintained and used properly.
Read MoreIf you're someone who wants to be environmentally friendly, you've more than likely considered the idea of getting a low flow toilet; however there are also a lot of misconceptions when it comes to these wonderful water savers.
Read MoreThese freezing cold temperatures in Chicago can definitely wreak havoc on a home's plumbing system. In fact, we've already had a considerable amount of service calls specifically related to frozen and burst pipes.
Read More3,000 B.C. Egyptian ruler Menes supports a thriving civilization spanning over 3,000 years by constructing basins, canals, and irrigation ditches to hold floodwater. 2,700 B.C. Water pipe is crafted from clay and chopped straw in the Indus River Valley of India 1,500 B.C.
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