I flushed and the water just rose up in the bowl to the top. I have tried plunging multiple, multiple times and nothing unclogs. I then tried a snake and got the same result. I did not feel the snake bump into anything. In both cases, no organic material or debris appeared and the...
Since all your drains lead to one central pipe, find a pipe you know is a drain, like a toilet or sink line. Follow the pipe until it ties into a larger pipe. Follow thelarger pipe until it exits your basement or crawlspace. That drain pipe leads to your sewer line. How do I find...
Minor clogs can be easily remedied with a chemical drain cleaner purchased at home improvement stores or by using a drain snake.“But if your system is outdated, clogs could be a sign of corrosion on the pipe walls that are hanging on to solid waste, which would generally warrant a re-...
spring-cleaning can make it happen. Now is the perfect time to clean out the garage, basement and/or attic. If there are any items that you don’t plan to use, this article will tell you how to get rid of them while making money doing it. As we all know, this can take a lot ...
Since the auger head on a motorized sewer snake is often too large to wind its way through the toilet bowl, the toilet should be removed from its base and the auger inserted into the drainpipe at floor level. When the machine is turned on, the auger will work its way down the line,...
are carnivorous creatures, they use their venomous claws to paralyze other insects. House centipedes prefer damp and dark environments, and since they are nocturnal, they like to hunt for their food at night. You can find them in basements and closets as well as tubs and sinks in the ...
To check a leaking shower drain, you will need to open up the ceiling below the shower for visible access to the drain. If the shower is on the first floor and you can see it from the basement, you fortunately can skip this step. Remember that water can run down a drain pipe and ...
Generally, there is no problem with installing your washing machine in the garage. In fact, the concrete floor is perfectly suited to an appliance that may leak a little water here and there.
Did use on basement floor drain WAS wonderful. Can see why plumbers don’t tell you about these easy fixes.. Thanks, Karen Karen April 30, 2015 at 5:40 AM Will the vinegar and baking soda mixture work for washer drain pipe also ? Thanks , Karen Arianne April 2, 2015 at 1:40 ...
Harsh, pricey chemicals shouldn’t be your first option when a sink drain gets clogged — better to keep a small plunger and a drain snake on hand to work out the problem mechanically. After you’ve removed the primary clog, clean out smelly gunk by putting a cup of baking soda in the...