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Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#5)

Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#5) Using chemicals to unclog drains is not always the best solution. Not only are they hazardous to your health and to the environment but they can damage pipes and cause leaks if used too often or if too strong of a cleaner is used and notContinue reading “Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#5)”

Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#4)

Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#4) Test all your shut offs at your sinks, toilets etc. to make sure they are working and can be quickly accessed in case of an emergency. Shut offs that are located at the source of the problem are ideal because you can isolate the situation withoutContinue reading “Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#4)”

Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#01)

Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#1) Condo Dwellers Beware! Make sure if you have radiant baseboard heating (hot water) that there are no drafts around your window AC units, windows, patio doors etc. Cold air can come in and freeze the pipe causing a split. Once it thaws you will have aContinue reading “Traps and Taps Tuesday Tip of the Week (#01)”