o naturally kill mold in a sink drain, you can use safe and eco-friendly methods. Here’s a brief summary of the steps: How and Where Mold Grows in a Sink Drain If you look underneath you kitchen/bathroom sink, you will notice that that there is a vertical pipe connecting the P-trap (U-bend) to the sink’s … Read more
Here’s a comparison table highlighting the key differences between galvanized and black pipes for natural gas: Feature Galvanized Pipes Black Pipes Material Steel pipes coated with a layer of zinc Uncoated steel pipes Corrosion Resistance High resistance to corrosion due to zinc coating Susceptible to corrosion without protective coating Durability More durable and longer lifespan … Read more
Causes and Solutions of a Toilet Gurgling/Bubbling When Showering: A Brief Summary Causes: Solutions: How Does a Blocked Drainpipe/Vent Cause a Gurgling Toilet? A vent stack is the vertical pipe which runs from the main house drainpipe through the roof of your house. It has 2 main functions. In order for your fixtures to drain … Read more
A sump pump is the homeowner’s failsafe against flooding in the basement. It gives you peace of mind that in case of a storm, water will swiftly be discharged out, saving you thousands in damages. You however need to keep a watchful eye on the sump pump to make sure that when the time comes … Read more
Smells in drains is caused by decomposing organic gunk trapped in the drainpipe, dry P-traps, clogged vent stacks, poor plumbing among other factors. The following is a simplified version of how to deal with smelly drains: How to Clean Smelly Drains Cleaning smelly drains can be a really easy and fast task depending on what … Read more
Have you ever wondered what the U-bend under your bathroom/kitchen sink or toilet is, and what it is for? That is called a P-trap or drain trap. Every fixture in your house with a drain has one even though some like shower or tub traps not visible. Most homeowners see this part of the drain … Read more
A kitchen sink with standing water is different from a slow draining kitchen sink as I have outlined in this post. Unlike a slow draining sink drain which is usually partially clogged, a kitchen sink with standing want is usually fully clogged. A kitchen sink with standing water is caused by a clog in the … Read more
A kitchen sink receives water from the cold and hot water pipes and after the water is used for cleaning purposes it drains out from the bottom of the sink. For this to happen, several parts need to be assembled together and work seamlessly. Here’s a brief list of different kitchen sink drain parts: Before … Read more
Unclogging drains with baking soda and vinegar is a natural and environmentally friendly method. Here’s a brief summary of the steps: Why Drains Clog Most of the time, drain clogs when something which should not be thrown down the drain ends up being thrown. No matter how much you are careful, at one point or … Read more
Getting rid of drain flies, also known as sewer flies or moth flies, requires eliminating their breeding and resting sites. Here’s a brief summary of how to get rid of drain flies: Where Do They Come From? Drain flies are found in moist surfaces with highly organic matter like kitchen and bathroom drains, which provide … Read more