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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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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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RVs are great for exploring the world and living on the go. But the RV plumbing or water system can be a hassle to deal with when it breaks. The best way to avoid these problems is to know how these systems work and the best ways to maintain them. What is an RV Plumbing System? RV Plumbing uses a pump to move the water through the RV, and it also has a holding tank for waste materials. The goal of RV plumbing is to move freshwater from the holding tanks to the sink, shower, toilet, and other fixtures inside […]
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Blueprints provide a map for building a home. The symbols on the blueprints tell carpenters, plumbers and electricians all they need to know about the home’s design and building materials. Plumbing blueprints detail everything from the type and size of sinks to the location of gas lines, drains and vents. Most times, plumbers must take extensive courses to learn how to read all the details of a plumbing blueprint. In this blog we give a crash course on how to understand blueprints and different things to consider when reading them. What are Blueprints? Blueprints are 2-dimensional architectural design drawings that […]
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. This month, Delta launches its workstation collection and Voice IQ technology, the NKBA releases their newest Kitchen and Bath Market Index, and we discuss everything you need to know about solar water heaters. Keep on reading for more details.
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Nothing beats the convenience of having a private pool in your own backyard. But learning how to winterize a pool is crucial to ownership. Opening a pool that was properly cleaned and balanced is much quicker and easier than opening one that was improperly closed. If you’re looking for instructions on how to clean and winterize your pool, then keep on reading!
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The plumbing industry is constantly evolving. This month, Kyle Thompson joins PMI, stock tanks are the new plunge pools, RIDGID hosts a career exploration program, and SJE-Rhombus releases their new alarm system. Keep on reading for more details. Kyle Thompson joins PMI as technical director Kyle Thompson was named the new technical director at Plumbing Manufacturers International. Thompson comes from PMI member IAPMO, where he spent more than 10 years working as a standards development engineer. Before joining IAPMO, Thompson worked for a solar design and installation company while working on his degree in mechanical engineering from California State Polytechnic […]
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Drain flies live in drains, sewers, septic tanks, and soil contaminated with sewage. They feed on the organic matter within pipes and, if given just the chance, will come into your home through access points like kitchen sinks and shower drains. They’re harmless and won’t bite or sting, but since they arrive in large numbers, they can be quite a nuisance. When you see pests like these in your house, your first reaction is disgust, quickly followed by the question “how do I get rid of these things?” So, here’s how to treat and prevent a drain fly infestation.
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