by Dickie | Jun 24, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
Plumbing has come a long way since the old days. Before indoor plumbing started, toilets were nonexistent. The only option for using the bathroom was an outhouse, or a bush. Since our plumbing has come so far, we rarely think about our toilets and plumbing....
by Dickie | Jun 17, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill, Bathroom plumbing in Durham, Best Plumbers Chapel Hill
TL;DR: Indoor plumbing in the United States began in New York City in 1842 with the completion of the Croton Aqueduct. Residential installations started in the 1850s for wealthy households, but indoor plumbing did not become common in most American homes until after...
by Dickie | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized, Affordable Carrboro Plumber, Plumber in Carrboro, Plumber in Chapel Hill NC, Plumbing Tips and Tricks
TL;DR: Garbage disposal maintenance and installation takes six steps: wire the unit, insert the drain flange, install the mounting ring, attach the disposal body, connect the garbage disposal drain pipe to the P-trap, and test every connection for leaks. With the...
by Dickie | Jun 10, 2021 | Affordable Carrboro Plumber, At Drain Express, Bathroom Plumbing in Chapel Hill
TL;DR: Start with a toilet plunger (not a sink plunger) and create a tight seal while plunging vigorously for a few minutes. If that fails, use a toilet snake to break up the clog. Never use harsh chemical drain cleaners, as they can damage your pipes and toilet....
by Dickie | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog
Have a clogged or dirty sump pump? That’s no good. If you own a home with a sump pump in the basement or crawlspace, you probably know how important the sump pump is. Without a sump pump in a home that needs one, your basement can flood and cost you thousands of...
