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Open a faucet at each sink, tub, or other fixture -- but don't flush a toilet; it could overflow. If only one problem fixture is stopped up, the problem is nearby.
Many rural homeowners don't realize the purpose of a septic system until it is too late - that is, until the system is destroyed. The purpose of the concrete tank, hidden out of sight under the lawn, is to provide a...
Plastic and copper pipes are easy to handle. Threaded steel pipe is convenient if the lengths are the right size and if you do not need to cut and thread new pipe. No-hub cast iron is also fairly easy to handle, but cutting it...
If you're replacing an existing faucet, measure the distance between the water supply pipes. Or, disconnect the unit and take it to the store to match up.
Replacing standard toilets with low-flow toilets can save between 8,000 and 21,000 gallons of water per year per household.
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Even if you don't plan on doing the work yourself, it is a good idea to have working knowledge of the plumbing system in a home and the strict code requirements that apply.
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Cleanouts provide access to clogged pipes and should be built at the upstream end of every horizontal run of pipe. Codes may contain more specific rules.
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