With Thanksgiving upon us, many of us have started to make preparations and getting ready for the upcoming holiday. But did you know that for residential plumbers, Thanksgiving is the single busiest day of the year? In fact, plumbing problems spike by 50 percent the day after Thanksgiving — and it’s no doubt why. Just… Read more »
Remove, Drain and Store Garden Hoses You want your garden hose to last another year, so it’s important that you properly stow it away. When the hose has been disconnected, drain the water and place it in an area of your home that will not reach freezing temperatures. Water that’s left over inside the hose… Read more »
Clear Clogged Drains: A combination of white vinegar and baking soda is a very effective ways to unclog and deodorize drains. To clear clogs in sink and tub drains, use a funnel to pour ½ cup baking soda, ½ cup salt, and lastly 2 cups boiling vinegar. When the foaming subsides, flush with hot tap… Read more »
There are lots of different wet wipes on the market today. It started with baby wipes, as a convenient way to clean a baby’s bottom. Now there are wet wipes for adults, too. Companies encourage consumers to use these wipes in addition to regular toilet for a fresher, cleaner experience. Many of these brands claim… Read more »
This post by Roberts Plumbing, Inc. is to help you understand the parts of a common flush toilet and how it works! A flush toilet disposes of our waste products by using water to send these products through a drainpipe to another location. The picture below shows a typical toilet. The toilet bowl usually has… Read more »
