Homeowner Tips April 13, 2026
Buying a Home in Tampa? Get a Sewer Camera Inspection First
Most home inspections don't look inside the sewer line. What a camera inspection finds, which homes need it most, and what to do with the results before closing.
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Homeowner Tips April 9, 2026
Cast-Iron Drain Pipes in Tampa Homes: Warning Signs and Your Options
Many Tampa Bay homes built before the mid-1970s still have cast-iron drains. Why they fail in Florida, the warning signs, and your repair options.
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Homeowner Tips April 4, 2026
Leaky Faucet: Repair or Replace?
Dripping spout, leaky handle, low flow or a stiff handle? What each problem means, what you can fix yourself, and when a new faucet is the better buy.
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Homeowner Tips March 31, 2026
A Carrollwood Homeowner's Plumbing Guide
Cast-iron drains, roots in sewer lines, aging pipe and hard water: what to watch for in Carrollwood's 1960s to 1980s homes, plus how permits work in unincorporated Hillsborough.
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Water Heaters March 27, 2026
Why Is My Water Heater Popping? Tampa Hard Water and Sediment
Popping or rumbling usually means sediment from hard water. What it means, how to flush the tank safely, the anode rod, and when it's time to replace.
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Homeowner Tips March 22, 2026
Why Does My Drain Keep Clogging? Tree Roots and Tampa Sewer Lines
Same clog every few months? In older Tampa Bay homes it's often roots in the sewer line. The warning signs, how a camera finds it, and how to fix it for good.
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Emergency Tips March 18, 2026
Burst Pipe in Tampa? What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
Shut off the main, stay clear of electricity, drain the lines, and document the damage for insurance. A step-by-step plan for the first 10 minutes, plus how to prevent the next one.
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Homeowner Tips March 14, 2026
Garbage Disposal Not Working? 5 Fixes to Try Before You Call
Humming, dead, leaking or draining slowly? Five safe fixes to try first, what each symptom means, and how to tell when it's time for a new disposal.
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Homeowner Tips March 9, 2026
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Water Heater in Tampa Bay?
Yes. Florida requires one, even for a like-for-like swap. Who issues it in your area, what the inspector checks, and why skipping it can cause trouble later.
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Homeowner Tips March 5, 2026
Polybutylene Pipes in Tampa Bay Homes: How to Tell and What to Do
Homes built from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s often still have gray polybutylene pipe. How to spot it, why it fails without warning, and when to repipe.
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Homeowner Tips March 1, 2026
Tampa Plumbing Code Requirements Every Homeowner Should Know
Understanding Tampa's plumbing code can save you from failed inspections, denied insurance claims, and costly corrections. Learn what requires a permit and what materials are approved.
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