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Clogged drains can slow down your day, make showering and washing dishes difficult and can even be embarrassing when you have company. Preventing clogged drains is important for any homeowner who wants to protect their investment and their property. What causes clogged drains? Clogged drains can be caused by a variety of different problems. Before you can fix your home’s clogged drains, you must first understand what causes drains to become clogged. Some of the worst clogged drains are caused by: Fats and oils: Fats and oils congeal in the drains, causing backups and clogged sewer lines. In extreme cases, fats […]
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A broken toilet can be a big problem, especially if your home has only one bathroom. Luckily, most toilet problems are easy to fix. If your toilet is constantly running, these solutions may help you get your toilet back in working order. Your Toilet: A Quick Tutorial A toilet may run for many reasons, and the only way to fix the problem is to identify the cause. Knowing the way your toilet works can help. When you flush your toilet, a chain pulls up the flapper at the bottom of the tank. The flapper is a piece of rubber that […]
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Do you know what can be found in the most modern and beautiful bathrooms? We do! At Terry’s Plumbing we see new, cool bathroom features everyday. Below are some of the most commonplace trends that we have noticed in bathrooms across Pittsburgh. These bathroom features are making their way into bathrooms all over your neighborhood, and may be coming soon to your own home! Small Scale Luxury Big bathrooms were the hit just a few years ago, but in recent years many homeowners have strived to make their bathrooms smaller and more efficient. This trend is a part of a larger movement to make spaces […]
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Fourth of July is coming fast! Are you expecting guests? If so, now is the time to get your guest bathroom ready. A well prepared guest bathroom is one of the best ways that you can show your visitors that you care about their comfort. Cleaning the bathroom, adding amenities to the room and ensuring that the plumbing is in good working order can help your guests happy while they’re in your home. Deep Clean The first thing you should do when getting ready for out of town guests is to clean everything until it shines. Most of the bathroom […]
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An overflowing toilet can be a pretty upsetting problem. Taking quick action can stop your toilet from flooding the bathroom and making a big mess. Fix the Immediate Problem If your toilet is overflowing, turning off the water supply can stop the problem. For many toilets, the water shut off valve is found either behind or to the side of the toilet, protruding from the wall. Turn the shut off valve clockwise to stop the water from filling the tank and overflowing the toilet. If the valve can’t be located, or if the valve can’t be turned, remove the lid […]
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Do you use bath bombs after a stressful day at the office? Have you ever heard that bath bombs can be bad for your plumbing? Unfortunately, it’s true: bath bombs can cause clogs in your drains, unless a few precautions are taken. Knowing the danger of using bath bombs and what you can do to prevent problems can help you take care of your bathtub drains. The Good Bath bombs are a scented, fizzy bath salt designed to dissolve in your tub and relax your muscles. Upon placing bath bombs in a bathtub full of warm water, your bathroom will […]
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Your toilet can only safely be used to dispose of two things: human waste and toilet paper. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most commonly flushed items that should never, ever go down the pipes. Kitty Litter Kitty litter is heavy, absorbent and clumping, which makes it bad for pipes and sewers. Kitty litter also contains cat poop, which can contain a certain type of bacteria that is hazardous for the environment and human health. Wet Wipes Wet wipes are causing the downfall of New York sewers, and they can clog sewers where you live too. Wipes can travel […]
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Bidets have long been popular in Europe and Japan, but bidet sales have never quite taken off in American markets…until now. U.S. News and World Reports that Toto has increased sales of its Washlet bidet seats each year by double digits for the last five years, and Toto isn’t the only company trying to expand the market for bidets. Treehugger.com recently reported that Brondell’s $30,000 Kickstarter campaign raised over $159,000 for a campaign to market the Swash 1400. Still, bidets are an unknown item in many American households. At Terry’s Plumbing, we expect people who follow plumbing trends will have […]
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2017 is almost here, so now is the time to start thinking about a bathroom remodel or update for the coming year. At Terry’s Plumbing, we have our finger on the pulse of modern bathroom interiors, because we do a lot of plumbing installations for bathroom remodels. In this post, we’ll cover some of the most exciting bathroom trends for the new year. Curbless Showers Aging in place continues to be important to many homeowners. Curbless showers are safer for seniors who can more easily trip over shower curbs when getting into and out of the shower. Curbless showers are […]
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Like other things, the world of toilets is changing rapidly. While many homes still feature standard toilets that simply hold water and flush human waste down the pipes, toilets of the future are currently being developed. Some newly invented toilets feature mind-blowing innovations that could transform the world of bathrooms forever. Toilets that Turn Urine and Feces Into Other Things Climate change is a common concern among people in modern society, and as a result, sustainability is an important feature of many modern appliances and plumbing fixtures. Toilets are no exception. While many modern homes feature low-flow toilets that use […]
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