Homeowner Tips October 20, 2026
Adding a Bathroom: What the Plumbing Takes
Where a new bathroom can go, drains and vents, slab trenching, water heater and septic capacity, and permits.
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Seasonal Tips October 16, 2026
Holiday Kitchen Plumbing: Keep Your Drains Running Through Thanksgiving
Grease, the garbage disposal and a full house of guests: how to get through holiday cooking without a clogged kitchen drain.
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Water Heaters October 11, 2026
Electric Water Heater Not Heating? Common Causes and Fixes
No hot water or lukewarm water from an electric tank: the breaker, the reset button, failed elements and thermostats, and when to replace.
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Seasonal Tips October 7, 2026
Opening a Seasonal Home in Tampa Bay: Plumbing Checklist
Back for the season? Turning the water on safely, refilling drain traps, restarting the water heater, and what to check before and after months away.
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Water Heaters October 3, 2026
Gas Water Heater Pilot Light Won't Stay Lit? Common Causes
A failed thermocouple, a dirty pilot, a tripped vapor sensor or a venting problem: why the pilot keeps going out and what's safe to check.
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Homeowner Tips September 28, 2026
Leak Under the Kitchen Sink? How to Find It and Fix It
Supply lines, faucet, strainer, drain trap, dishwasher hose or disposal: how to pinpoint a kitchen sink leak and fix each one.
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Homeowner Tips September 24, 2026
Toilet Leaking at the Base? Causes and Fixes
Condensation, a loose supply line, a leaking tank or a failed wax ring: how to tell which is causing water around the toilet and what each fix involves.
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Homeowner Tips September 20, 2026
Slow Bathroom Sink or Shower Drain? How to Clear It
Hair and soap scum cause most slow bathroom drains. How to clean the stopper, clear the drain without chemicals, and spot a bigger problem.
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Seasonal Tips September 15, 2026
Plumbing After a Hurricane or Flood: What to Check
Drinking water safety, sewer backups, flooded water heaters, septic systems and hidden leaks: the plumbing checks to make after a storm.
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Homeowner Tips September 11, 2026
Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes: Causes, Signs and When to Repipe
Tiny holes in copper pipe can cause big water damage inside walls. What causes them, the signs to watch for, and spot repair vs. repipe.
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Homeowner Tips September 7, 2026
Banging Pipes? What Causes Water Hammer and How to Fix It
A bang when the washer or a faucet shuts off is water hammer. What causes it, why it matters, and the fixes from pressure to arrestors.
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