When it is strong enough, a summer storm can knock out the power in your home. Dealing with a power outage is never a pleasant experience, but it’s nowhere near fun if you need to figure out how to reactivate… Read More
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3 Ways to Tell if Your Drain is Clogged
Have you noticed that when you take a shower, the water seems to just stay put? Although you might think the drain is blocked by pieces of soap or clumps of hair, the problem could be much deeper than that…. Read More
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Tips for Maintaining Fire Hydrants Around Your Business
One of the most important factors of every fire protection system is to make sure that each component is regularly inspected and maintained. This ensures that they will work when you need them. This includes the fire hydrants located around… Read More
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4 Ways You Know You Need Water Line Replacement or Repair
Think about how old your home’s water lines are. At some point, they’ll wear down enough that you need to replace them. Luckily, when you need to replace or repair your water line, you can rely on Alpha Plumbing to… Read More
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The Dangers of Using Chemical Drain Cleaners
Be careful when opting to use chemical drain cleaners. Although they seem to be a quick and easy solution for drain blockage, the many adverse effects of these products may not be worth the quick fix. Here are some of… Read More
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Preventing Blockages in Your Sewer Line
Sewer line blockages are a common problem that professionals in the plumbing industry often see. They can wreak havoc on your drainage system, especially if they’re not addressed immediately. But what causes these blockages? Professionals clear hundreds of blockages each… Read More
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4 Questions About Replacing Polybutylene Pipes
If you have polybutylene pipes in your home, it is critical that you have them replaced. Replacing them with a different kind of pipe, such as CPVC, is so important because the old ones will eventually burst. When this happens, it’ll… Read More
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How to Get Rust Off Your Bathroom Fixtures
Your bathroom is a very humid place. Between the long, luxurious showers, bath times, and shaving (plus brushing your teeth!), it’s no surprise there’d be rust getting all over your bathroom fixtures. Here’s some advice on how to get rid… Read More
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Tips for Installing a Brand New Bathtub
When you’re looking to update your bathroom, you might want to have a new bathtub. But let’s say that after hours spent scouring the Internet or multiple trips to the library, you’re still unsure what to do. Here are some… Read More
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How to Keep Your Bathroom Remodel from Breaking the Bank
Are you looking to remodel your bathroom this spring? In this case, you’ll want to make sure you don’t eat up too much of your budget for this project too quickly. Here’s how you can pull this off.