2. Cleanout Plug A cleanout plug is the device that controls the flow of wastewater and sends it down the sewage pipe. If it is broken or missing, sewer gasses will flow back into your basement. SOLUTION: Remove the drain grate and inspect the cleanout plug to see if it is in good...
“Fresh air will help to remove the danger of working with chemical cleaners and rid your home of musty smells,” explains Carol Mehas, founder of arbOUR cleaning products. Finally, it's always a good idea to clean a room from the top down. “Clean high shelving and furniture first; sav...
Loosen the lock nut holding the drain body to the sink using tongue-and-groove pliers and remove the nut and washer. Push upward on the tailpiece and drain body to free the drain flange from the sink and then pull the drain body out of the sink from above. Clean away all the oldplumb...
We can both understand the reasons for thinking an outdoor septic vent using charcoal might freeze (moisture) and then stop working- but I suspect the requirement to remove the vent in cold weather is product dependent. Let's ID the specific brand and product that you're using there in ...
On occasion we find sump pumps installed outside of a building foundation to remove water from around the foundation of a poorly-sited (too low) building which has no natural drainage path to dispose of ground water by gravity. In a bad building water entry situation water runs across the...
2. Cleanout Plug A cleanout plug is the device that controls the flow of wastewater and sends it down the sewage pipe. If it is broken or missing, sewer gasses will flow back into your basement. SOLUTION: Remove the drain grate and inspect the cleanout plug to see if it is in good...