Build a Bird House Made From PVC
Need a fun project for the the spring? Build a bird house made out of PVC pipe and fittings. This little project is safe and easy for the kids to build and will last a life time. Download the...
View ArticleClogged Drains
Hands down, the most problematic plumbing issue homeowners face is a clogged drain. Many alternatives to calling a plumber are available by using products you may already have at home. This article...
View ArticleNew Web Site Helps Promote the Plumbing Industry with Forum and Web-Based Tools
Broomfield, CO (PRWEB) June 24, 2008 – Ask the Home Care Experts has recently completed its Web site, http://www.askaplumber.com, to promote the plumbing industry to businesses and homeowners. The Web...
View ArticleWhen to Hire A Plumber
When is it time to throw in the towel and hire a plumber? The small project you are about to tackle so you can save a few bucks could cost you a bundle. Small jobs like replacing a washer in a faucet...
View ArticleMaintaining Garbage Disposal Drains
Garbage disposal traps are similar to sink traps. If your disposer is clogged it’s likely to be in the trap or baffle tee. To avoid clogs use plenty of water when running food in the grinding cycle....
View ArticleMy dishwasher line is clogged, what do I do?
Clogged drains with your appliances? Yes it can happen. Your dishwasher has traps that can become clogged. For your dishwasher, you can remove the drain port cover and thread a slim rod or auger down...
View ArticleGetting your yard sprinklers ready for winter!
Yes, it is already that time of the year. We are beginning to prepare for sprinkler winterization here at askaplumber.com. Ron Turner, a Master Plumber and managing partner of askaplumber.com has been...
View ArticleConventional Handle Tub Faucet Repair
If your tub faucet has an annoying dripping problem, the following steps will help you alleviate this problem. 1. Locate the main shut off and secure it. 2. Open the tub faucet and let the water drain...
View ArticleToilet Repair Part 1 – Replacing the Fill Valve
This is a three part post that discusses toilet repairs, which for the most part, are relatively easy for the average homeowner to perform. The main components are the fill valve, tank lever, and...
View ArticleToilet Repair Part 2: Replacing the Flapper
Part two of this series explains how to remove and replace the toilet flapper. Replacing the flapper is generally an easy fix and may be replaced when you experience a leaky toilet. Like in part one,...
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