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Bad smells, inconveniences, and blockages, oh my! Sewer backups are one of the worst plumbing-related issues a homeowner can experience. Apart from poor odors- a backed-up sewer can cause significant damage to your home as well as your health. You can prevent a sewer-related backup if you know the warning signs! Read ahead to learn what to watch for if you believe you’re experiencing a sewer backup.
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. In this month’s roundup we cover the EPA’s proposal of the first-ever National Drinking Water Standard, Whittier Tech Plumbing Students Receive Expert Introduction To New Methods, and the Commercial Tankless Water Heater Market Outlook report for 2024 is released. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.
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Floods can be absolutely devastating. They can destroy not only your house, but all of the things that made your house a home. As weather conditions cause flooding around the country, we want to help you protect your home. See below for some tips about how to mitigate the damage caused by flooding and prevent it from occurring in the first place.
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One of the hardest parts about home maintenance is ensuring the value of your home goes up over time. Home value is a heavily debated topic within real estate, and many are stressed by skyrocketing prices. If you’re worried about your home’s value over time, you can take steps to ensure you get what your house is really worth after sale. At Terry’s Plumbing, we can help you upgrade your home and increase its value. Here’s what we recommend for you!
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If you find yourself struggling with a plumbing problem, depending on the severity you could put off getting the issue fixed. Though if you have a genuine plumbing emergency, you should call your local plumbing professional as soon as possible in order to ensure that your home remains safe and comfortable for both you and your family. Many people don’t understand the concept of a plumbing emergency. However, plumbing emergencies are common and it’s always important that you understand the signs of one so that you don’t let things go that could cause a really significant plumbing problem later down […]
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. Kapa‘a couple converts septic to groundbreaking eco-friendly technology, Missoula aging services start to offer discounted home modification services, and OCTC hosted their first plumbing fasttrack information session. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.
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It’s a good idea to test water pressure in your home a couple of times per year. Testing water pressure is quick and easy, and all you need is a simple and inexpensive pressure gauge. Pressure-testing plumbing pipes is useful to spot potential problems within your plumbing system. As a homeowner, you would want your water pressure to stay on safe levels. After all, a lot of aspects in your life depend on the plumbing, from washing the dishes to taking a warm shower. If you feel confident enough to tackle this job, simply follow these steps to ensure that […]
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Plumbing access panels are important parts of any property’s plumbing access systems for a variety of different reasons. However, many people who are not directly involved in plumbing, or who are new to the world of providing plumbing services, may not necessarily understand what plumbing access panels are or what they are for. Indeed, for property owners in particular, access panels can be something that is an unsightly addition to a property that they would really rather not see. As such, understanding the importance of these little panels is essential if these people are to appreciate why they are needed […]
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Most people are aware that any home or building’s plumbing serves two major functions. Those functions are to bring water in and then to remove it away from the property. Which means, your home plumbing system has more than just one system. While it might seem like there are only two plumbing systems in any building, there are three that work together to give us a functional plumbing system. The three plumbing systems, including the potable, sanitary, and stormwater drainage. But what do each of these do? Let’s take a look at what the three types of plumbing systems do […]
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. In this roundup, we take a look at why the water authority expects an increase in water line breaks, the recently completed Snowdon Climb For Charity fundraiser, and the new workforce training offered by CHS. Keep on reading our news roundup for more details.
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