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Steve Moore

Steve Moore is a home services industry expert with over five years of hands-on experience working alongside plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies across the Northeast, from small-town crews in Vermont to fast-paced operations in Boston and Philadelphia. Specializing in helping contractors grow, market, and systemize their businesses, Steve has gained deep insight into what truly matters to homeowners when something breaks: fast answers, trustworthy guidance, and clear steps to fix the issue. Plumbing Sniper was created to make plumbing problems less overwhelming for everyday homeowners. Whether you're dealing with a leaky pipe, strange noises from your water heater, or trying to avoid shady service calls, this blog delivers practical, easy-to-understand advice. While Steve isn’t a licensed technician, his content is shaped by hundreds of real conversations with industry pros and homeowners alike. His mission is simple: to break down complex issues into straight-talking, no-fluff guidance you can actually use, saving you time, stress, and money.

House Smells Like Sewer When It Rains? Do This

A house smelling like sewer when it rains can be a concerning issue, indicating potential...

Sewer Smell in the Basement? Why and What to Do

A sewer smell in the basement can be unpleasant and may indicate underlying plumbing or...

Types of Sewer Pipes: Pros and Cons

Sewer pipes are crucial for transporting wastewater away from homes and buildings. Here’s a brief...

How Your Sewer Drain Works – And Everything Else

Image Credit: City of Waco Understanding how your sewer drain works is essential for maintaining...

Sewer and Drain Lines Cleaning Tips & Best Practices

Maintaining clean sewer and drain lines is essential to prevent blockages and ensure proper wastewater...

What is Sewer Line Inspection? Should You Do It?

In a main/sewer line inspection, a camera connected to a flexible cable is inserted inside...

The 3 Types of Sewer Systems – How Each Work

Sewer systems are essential for transporting wastewater from homes, businesses, and industrial facilities to treatment...

Private Sewer Laterals – Everything You Need to Know

A sewer lateral is the pipe which carries waste from your house to the public...

When are You or the City Responsible for Sewer Lines

The city is responsible for the main public sewer line which runs along the street,...

Calculating the Ideal Sewer/Drain Pipe Slope Easily

Unlike water which is delivered to your drains under pressure, waste has to flow out...