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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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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Northwest Arkansas winters catch a lot of homeowners off guard. The region does not get the prolonged deep freezes of northern states, but it gets something in some ways more dangerous: rapid temperature swings. A week in the 50s followed by an overnight drop to the single digits creates conditions that burst pipes in homes
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Drain clogs are one of the most common reasons homeowners call a plumber. They are also one of the most preventable plumbing problems in the house. The vast majority of serious clogs are caused by materials that should have gone in the trash, the compost, or the recycling bin instead of down the drain. The
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A water heater does its job quietly, and most homeowners do not think about it until something goes wrong. By the time the tank is leaking on the floor or there is no hot water at all, the decision about whether to repair or replace has already been made for you. The better position is
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At some point, every homeowner faces the same decision. The water heater is aging, repair costs are climbing, or the unit finally fails. Now you need a replacement, and you have a real choice to make: stick with the traditional tank-style water heater your home has always had, or upgrade to a tankless unit that
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If your home is not connected to a municipal sewer line, your wastewater goes somewhere else entirely. It goes into a septic tank buried in your yard. Most Northwest Arkansas homeowners with rural or semi-rural properties depend on a septic system, and many of them are not sure how often that tank needs attention. The
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