Grease can clog any drain line connected to a septic system or city sewer line. Mix the grease with lots of soap and hot water for a minute. This will emulsify the grease and prevent clogs. To prevent other clogs, drain and water lines need periodic maintenance for good drainage.
Water heaters fueled by natural gas and other fuels have been safety concerns. Newer hot water heater designs have safety devices built in.
Ceramic tile replacement may not be the only answer to cracked and loose tiles. Consider ceramic tile repair by a good artist. First thing to do is reconnect the loose tile and clean out grout lines before grouting tiles again. The cracks can be repaired and camouflaged to your satisfaction.
PVC piping in your home can be noisy. Cast iron may be the type of piping you need. Plumbing replacement work is not for the DIY'r.
Relocate ugly vent pipes on your home. Plumbing vent pipes are a necessity but they don't need to be on the front of the house.
Hot water heaters can have short lives. Hot water heater problems include corrosion from moisture and oxygen damages the tank and fittings of the heater. Plumbers can add a backflow device to help.
Faucets now come with anti-scald features. Temperature and pressure differences can be adjusted on the anti-scald shower devices.
Plumbing pipes do not have to be the noisy PVC type. Cast iron plumbing fixtures are much quieter.
Ceramic tile failure can be directly connected to your backer board getting wet. Cement board and gypsum core board are the best products to use when applying ceramic tile in your bathrooms. Successful tile adhesion comes with proper tile installation.
Fiberglass shower enclosures and acrylic bathtubs compete well against cast iron fixtures. Read about the care and repair of these units.
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