When most homeowners think about clearing a clogged drain, they picture a drain snake: a long flexible cable that breaks up or pulls out a blockage. That method works well for many clogs. It does not work as well for the kind of buildup that accumulates inside drain and sewer lines over years of normal […]
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The smell of rotten eggs from a faucet or in the shower is one of the most alarming things a homeowner can notice. It is distinctive, it is unpleasant, and it raises immediate questions about whether the water is safe to use. The source of that odor is almost always hydrogen sulfide gas, and in
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A failing sewer line used to mean one thing: a crew with excavating equipment tearing up your yard from the house to the street. The landscaping, the driveway, the mature trees you have spent years growing. Everything in the path of the line was at risk. That is still an option in some situations, but
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Water around the base of a toilet is one of those problems homeowners sometimes dismiss or wipe up and forget about. It happens once, it seems minor, the floor dries out. Then it happens again. And after a few months, the floor near the toilet feels soft, or the vinyl starts to bubble, or there
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Sump pumps are one of those plumbing components that never get thought about until they are needed, and when they are needed, they are needed immediately. A heavy spring rain, a rapid snowmelt, or a period of saturated soil around the foundation can push water into the lowest point of a home faster than most
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Water pressure is one of those things that feels like a feature when it is high and a problem when it drops. Most homeowners enjoy strong pressure and never think about whether it might be too strong. But residential plumbing systems, fixtures, and appliances are designed to operate within a specific pressure range. Sustained pressure
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The hot water works everywhere in the house except for one bathroom. Or the kitchen sink gets hot water but the master shower never does. Or an addition added a few years ago runs cold while the rest of the house is fine. These are localized hot water problems, and they are diagnosed differently than
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Finding a plumber is not difficult. Finding the right one requires a little more attention. Northwest Arkansas has grown significantly over the past decade, and with that growth has come an increase in both established local plumbing contractors and newer operations looking to capture work in a busy market. Not all of them bring the
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Adding a bathroom is one of the most requested home improvement projects across Northwest Arkansas, and for good reason. A home with one bathroom shared among multiple people, or a basement or addition that lacks plumbing, is a real daily inconvenience. An added bathroom increases comfort, functionality, and resale value. It is also one of
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