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Common Kitchen Sink Plumbing Issues

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Home Expert

One of the most common areas where there is likely to be plumbing issues relates to the kitchen sink. Since this area is used so often, it is likely to cause a range of frustrating issues unless maintained to a high standard. Plumbing issues are likely to relate to malfunctioning garbage disposal units, a leaking drain basket, clocked or blocked…

When to Call the Plumber

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Home Expert

Everyone should know when it’s time to call for professional plumbing services. Sometimes you can fix small problems yourself but major plumbing work needs to be done by a well-trained plumber. He is qualified to fix those nasty leaks that sometimes occur in your pipes or somewhere else in your plumbing system. Knowing when it’s time to seek help is…

Top 10 Plumbing Tools to Have at Home

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Home Expert

There are many great plumbers who make house calls, some problems are small enough for the handy fix it person to solve at home. Various projects will require different tools. Have the necessary equipment on hand to take care of the smaller plumbing problems. Plumbing tools to keep at home: 1. An adjustable pipe wrench is designed to grip round…

7 Bathroom Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Home Expert

Once the preserve of professional plumbers and decorators, bathroom plumbing and decorating is now widely attempted by many DIY enthusiasts – especially in London, where DIY shops are plentiful and cowboy plumbers are commonplace. If you’re doing a spot of bathroom DIY, make sure you avoid these common mistakes: Bathroom Tiling Tiles are the most obvious part of your new…