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Plumbing information and ideas; plumbing tips and articles for homeowners. Real-Estate-Agents.com

Relocating Washing Machine
We would like to move our washing machine to the basement...
Remove Rust from Water
Does a water softener remove rust from the water?
Septic Systems: The Basics
Septic systems are "holding tanks" placed underground outside your home, where your waste sewage is broken down by bacteria...
Septic Tank Alarm
I have an eight month old house with a septic system with an electric alarm. What would cause the alarm to go off?
Sewer Gas Odor
ave a two-year-old two-story home. My master bath has a dual vanity and there is an odor coming from...
Sewer Gas: Noxious Smell
In the last few days, a terrible odor has developed in our powder room...
Sewer Pump Failure
Our sewer pump failed and (tainted) water ran over the concrete basement floor...
Sewer Pump Failure
Our sewer pump failed and (tainted) water ran over the concrete basement floor...
Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater
If you suddenly don't have hot water, there are several things that could have happened...
Shower Handles Too Tight
The shower handles in our 24-year-old home are getting harder and harder to pull out to turn the water on...
Shower Leaking Into Basement
When showering, water leaks to our basement...
Shower Valve Problems
I have a problem with hot water in the shower. The hot water comes on quickly. It seems the hot water starts to shut itself off after about three minutes...
Sump Pump Installation
Where gravity drainage is impossible or impaired, a sump pump may be used to raise the water to a level where it can be carried off through a drain line...
Sump Pump Smell
I have a smell in my basement that is coming from the sump pump pit...
The Basics of Sump Pumps
This information can clarify and help answer some questions about sump pumps...
Tips: Saving Money on Plumbing
Sooner or later, we all have to call a plumber...
Toilet Installation Over Hardwood
I recently installed hardwood floors in my house. In the process I had to remove a toilet...
Understanding Plumbing Systems
If you've ever lived without plumbing, even for a weekend camping trip, you can appreciate how important it has become to modern living...
Waiting for the Plumber
If a water pipe were to break in the house, a homeowner should know where the main water shut-off is located...
Water Damage in Bathroom
There are water marks in the ceiling of our family room, which is directly under a bathroom...
Water Heater Basics
A water heater converts energy to heat and transfers that warmth to water...
Water Heater Not Working
Our water heater is only giving us cold water...
Water Softener
We have moved into a house with a water softener installed. We have never had one in the past and are looking for information...
Water Treatment Systems: The Importance of Clean Water
In recent years, some home drinking water has been found to contain many hazards that standard municipal water treatment procedures don't remove...

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