Only a registered plumber will do.And for good reason: "If the drinking water becomes contaminated, liability issues arise that no insurance covers," he explains.Otherwise, give it a go yourself as ...

There's no need to panic when your toilet is clogged but you have no plunger. Learn how master plumbers unclog a toilet ...

We've all been there: You flush the toilet, but instead of watching the water recede, it begins to rise, causing your blood pressure to rise as well. Anything from a simple clog to a full-on plumbing ...

A lot of amateur plumbers and even some pros tend to think a toilet auger is the same as a snake. But the two tools are technically different, and using the wrong one can damage your toilet. Roy ...

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...

A funny thing about plumbing disasters is that they are, indeed, quite funny — unless they’re happening to you, that is. There’s a wild world of hilarious clogs out there: Sticks of deodorant, ...

To keep your toilet drain auger working properly, wash and oil it before putting it away. No matter how you look at it, a clogged toilet is no fun, but you might not need a plumber to unclog it. Step ...

Ever wondered what it's like to be a plumber? I can honestly declare I have not. But thanks to The Greer Herald's ongoing Dirty Jobs series, a la the Discovery channel's popular television show, I ...

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