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Plumbing Snake for Clogged Drains

September 20, 2018 by Jake Thomas

Yesterday I had my first encounter with using an electrical plumbing snake. These machines are also called a Drain Pipe Auger or a Power Drain Cleaner. Here are my thoughts: This job stinks! What a crappy experience. We rented the plumbing snake from the local Home Depot to clear out the clogged main drain line […]

Filed Under: Plumbing Tagged With: blocked drain, clogged drain, clogs, Drain Pipe Auger, plumbing clog, plumbing problem, plumbing snake, Power Drain Cleaner, sewer snake

Water Damage To-Do List for Homeowners

July 6, 2017 by Jake Thomas

Water damage can come from a wide range of plumbing issues. A slab leak, a bathtub overflow, a faulty water heater and more can cause tremendous damage in a short period of time and even pose a structural threat. Sitting water and extended periods of moisture can result in microbial growth and can seep through […]

Filed Under: Plumbing Tagged With: cleanup, DIY, home improvement, plumbing, repair, water damage, water leak

Fancy Faucets—Installing the Kai

June 29, 2017 by Jake Thomas

During a recent kitchen remodel, we included the Kai Kitchen Faucet from Pfister with a new countertop/cabinet/backsplash installation. With its modern artistic design, the Kai faucet is the very first of its kind. According to the Pfister company, this is the first faucet to feature a fully integrated faucet handle to create a single, fluid […]

Filed Under: Kitchen, Plumbing, Tools Tagged With: DIY, faucet installation, faucet installation tool, kai, kitchen faucet, kitchen remodel, pfister, ridgid, sink

Review: Speakman Reaction Showerhead

April 2, 2015 by Jake Thomas

I recently installed the Speakman Reaction showerhead in one of the bathrooms of my house, and after using it I’m reminded of an old episode of Seinfeld. The Commando 450 was a black market showerhead made in the former Yugoslavia that’s typically only used to wash elephants, but Kramer purchases one to upgrade his shower […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Plumbing Tagged With: commando 450, kramer, reaction, seinfeld, shower head, showerhead, speakman

How To Replace Shut-Off Valves

February 27, 2015 by Jake Thomas

  (guest post by Amanda Hill) Whether you are dealing with water or gas lines, replacing threaded shut-off valves in your home is typically easy. This knowledge could prove extremely important if you ever experience a plumbing problem such as a leaking faucet or an overflowing toilet. The key is to take your time and […]

Filed Under: Plumbing Tagged With: bathroom project, Building Materials, shut-off valve, valve

How to Plumb a Pedestal Sink

September 4, 2014 by Jake Thomas

(Guest post courtesy Spartan Plumbing) At the turn of the century, pedestal sinks were quite common. However, as the years passed, more and more people wanted counter space and extra storage. Stately pedestal sinks have largely been replaced by vanities. In fact, up until a few years ago, it was difficult or impossible to find […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Plumbing Tagged With: pedestal sink, sink installation, spartan plumbing

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