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HOW TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR PLUMBING PIPES?

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  The plumbing pipes in your home are just like the circulatory system of your body. Just like you eat a balanced diet, indulge yourself in regular exercising, avoid stress to maintain the overall circulatory system of your body, likewise you need to focus on the health of your plumbing pipes too. In this blog, you will go through some of the best and healthy practices that can further help you to preserve and protect the health of your plumbing pipes. By taking into account and following all these tips and practices, you will be able to save yourself from expensive headaches. 1.   Focus on Continuous & Regular Maintenance It is significant to focus on the health of your plumbing pipes. If you indulge yourself in regular checks and maintenance, you will be able to detect if there are any issues coming your way. This way you can catch a smaller problem before it becomes a larger one. In order to eradicate any gunk that is built up with time, you need to get the cleaning of...

SOME REASONS BEHIND LOW WATER PRESSURE IN YOUR HOME

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  Each one of you must have dealt with clogged pipes and drains once in your lifetime. Sometimes we just focus on the issue of water draining and not on the amount of water that actually gets wasted. You might also get an issue related to low pressure of water in your homes. In this blog, you will walk through some of the possible reasons behind low pressure of water and what actually you should do. Keep on reading to know more. 1.   There is a Problem Related to Your Water Supplier Before turning on your valves or inspecting your pipes, you need to look and ask around. You need to check on your neighbors whether they have reported a similar issue or not? You can also get in touch with your water supplier and enquire from them if they are working on any issue that is related to supply of water. If they are in their way to fix the problem, the only way for you is to wait for a bit. On the other hand, if your neighbors or water supplier deny any such issue, you need to check in...

SOME PLUMBING PROBLEMS THAT NEED YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

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  As a homeowner, you always need to look out for warning signs that there is something wrong with your plumbing system and connections. Even the smallest plumbing issue can transform into your biggest nightmare if immediate actions are not taken. Following are some plumbing related problems that need your immediate attention and action: 1.   Stains of Water on Ceilings as well as Walls If you notice water stains on your walls or ceilings that it is a sign of moisture in your surrounding environment. If you witness any kind of dark spots on your walls or ceilings, this is a sign of an underlying issue with your plumbing pipes. Problems related to your plumbing pipes and system can ruin your house infrastructure to a higher level. Another important question that arises here is that does a water stain mean presence and growth of mold? Yes in some cases but not always. If you want to evaluate and determine whether there is an existence of mold species or not, you can perform a p...

SIGNS THAT HELP IN DETECTING LEAKS AT THE EARLIEST

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  There are some issues related to plumbing that are obvious like drains that work slow, clogged toilets, and water heaters that are broken. Water leak is yet another plumbing problem that is harder to ignore. Leaks can be developed in walls, floors, ceilings and sometimes can be out of your sight too. It is imperative to stop overlooking water leaks. For this, you need to detect the signs of water leaks. 1.   Enhancing Water Bill Do you notice a spike in your water bill? A hidden water leak can be a reason behind it. If you want to ensure that the increase in water bill is because of seasonal changes, what you can do is compare your current water bill to last month’s bill. 2.   Water Meter That is Constantly Ticking There can be chances that your water meter is constantly ticking even when you are not using water. This can be yet another reason behind having a water leak at your home. 3.   Fungus & Mold In most of the cases, ceilings, floors, and walls become...

SOME STEPS TO FOLLOW WHILE BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME

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  All of us once in our lives have dreamt of building our own house. We all want to build a house that is not only comfortable but beautiful to look at and aesthetically pleasing. There are various steps to follow while building our house. There are numerous things to take care of. In this blog, you will be going through some of the steps that will help you reach your goals of building your dream home. These steps are really important to transform your vision into reality. Ignoring these significant steps will not at all help you reach your goals. Let’s Start 1.   Start Saving Money To build your house, it is imperative that you save money to fulfill all your needs and requirements. Constructing a house means incurring a lot of expenses. Taking this first step is of utmost importance. 2.   Consider All Your Needs You need to take into account your lifestyle. It is important that you analyze all your needs and requirements well in advance. List down all the things that a...

SOME REASONS & SOLUTIONS FOR PVC PIPE LEAKS

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  PVC pipes broadly referred to as Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes are known to be a choice of a wide range of customers. PVC pipes are known to be used for various plumbing purposes for residential as well as commercial sectors. PVC pipes are not at all considered reliable. After some time or so they are prone to breakage and leakage. Minor problems can be fixed but in case a problem arises it can cause you acute headache and chaos and you have to go for an entire pipe replacement. Let us first understand some reasons behind the leakages of PVC pipes: 1.   Issues Related to Installation In most of the cases, leakages of PVC pipes arise around the joints which are a clear result of improper and poor installation. One of the primary causes of leaks is short insertion also known as loose fitting. The gaps caused by leaks result in accumulating contaminants which further lead to the failure of the piping system. 2.   Exposure to Direct and Extreme Sunlight If your PVC pipes are r...

SOME SIGNS THAT SIGNIFY THE NEED OF PIPE REPLACEMENT

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  Has the plumbing system in your house started to give you problems and signs of failure and damage? It doesn’t matter how old or new your pipes are. If you have not selected the right plumbing material, you have to face the consequences. During such times, you have to go for pipe replacement. There are some signs that actually signify the need for pipe replacement. Let’s go through them: 1.   Cracks There are some signs that are easier to catch and there are some signs that are not at all easier to catch i.e. not noticeable. Crack is one of those signs which is easier to catch or notice. In case your plumbing pipes possess cracks, you can easily spot it. You can just have a look at the pipes and spot water leaking through it. Even if the plumbing pipes are installed behind the walls or under the floors, you will not take a longer period of time to notice the cracks. The cracks can soak the wall or the floor. In case there are wet spots at any place of your home, you should ...