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As fall approaches, many homeowners may be thinking about gutter cleaning as a part of their regular home-maintenance routine. At this time it’s also important to address any clogged downspouts that could be preventing the gutter system from properly draining. Rain water that can’t properly drain can cause water damage to a home’s foundation, and may cause the formation of an ice dam in the winter. Some homes have downspouts that end at a location above ground, others have downspouts that feed into an underground PVC pipe. Downspout systems can become clogged in any location, above or below ground. Clearing […]
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It’s no secret that when plumbing goes bad, it can go really bad. And often the price of correcting even trivial problems can stretch way beyond most people’s budget. In Pittsburgh this is especially true since around 77% of homes in the city were built before 1960. Older homes mean older plumbing, with terra cotta pipes held together with a bit of cement. For example, The TribLive recently reported that when sewage started backing up into Diane Mikulan’s 100 year old home, the price of fixing her broken clay pipes could have cost up to $10,000. Few people have that […]
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Some of the worst problems are the ones you don’t find out about until it’s too late. Unfortunately, when it comes to plumbing, that tends to be the norm. When something goes wrong, warning signs aren’t always apparent, and a cursory glance around your property won’t tell you if your system is up to code, which is necessary if you plan on selling your home at some point. Dye testing is a great way to take some of the guesswork out of these tricky situations, and in Pittsburgh, it’s absolutely necessary if you want to sell your property in the […]
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