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Sink Backing Up —And What to Do About It

If you have problems with your sink backing up, there might be several factors at play. Thankfully, most clogged sinks can be resolved without professional assistance. Before you proceed to tackle your sink, you may want to learn why this happens and how you can best prevent it. Why Is

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french drain being installed in the yard
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Weeping Tiles 101 – Installation & Inspection

Need Weeping Tile Installation in the GTA? Request a Quote Or click here to learn more about foundation repair. Foundation cracks are one of the worst things that you can see on your home. These often happen as a result of drainage issues, which develop over time and can cause

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Tips for Unclogging Main Sewer Line

Sewer issues, such as a clogged main sewer line, can be incredibly frustrating for homeowners to handle, and not to mention expensive. However, if you notice a funny smell from your sewer or backed-up toilets, the only solution is unclogging. Main sewer line clogs can frequently be resolved with simple

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shower drain overflow
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Standing Water in Basement Floor Drain

Finding standing water in your basement floor drain might be a shocking experience. It’s more common than people think, and many factors can cause the problem. The drain itself may be the prime cause, but problems that are not easily seen, such as cracks and condensation, can worsen the situation.

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Floor Drain Maintenance

Many property owners neglect their floor drains because they work efficiently, and there’s little need to check them until it’s too late. The primary purpose of a floor drain is to remove liquid from its surrounding surface environment, particularly useful for rooms that regularly deal with water. Without these plumbing

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toilet that isn't flushing well
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Common Reasons Your Toilet Is Not Flushing Well

Is your toilet not flushing well? Maybe it’s too quick, or you have to flush it several times to get the job done? Trying to find out what’s preventing your toilet from flushing efficiently is frustrating, especially if you don’t know what to look for. Professional plumbers at MT Drains

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residential bathroom with slow draining toilet
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What to Do When Your Toilet Keeps Clogging

When your toilet keeps clogging, you need to get to the root of the issue. The occasional blockage is normal, but needing to keep your plunger handy all the time is not.Unless you find out why the problem keeps recurring, you can’t prevent it in the future. Whenever a client

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shower drain overflow
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Why Is Sewage Backing Up Into My Shower?

The sight and smell of sewage backing up into your shower is seriously disturbing. Regardless of your aptitude for household plumbing, it is a clear sign that something is drastically wrong. The first step is diagnosing the issue and figuring out whether you are dealing with one single problem or

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catch basin vs backwater valve
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Check Valve vs. Backwater Valve

If you need to prevent sewage or other liquids from draining backwards within a pipe system, a check valve or backwater valve is one of the most effective and affordable solutions on the market. Both check valves and backwater valves ensure that users avoid the adverse effects of backflow. What

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