Before the Plumber Arrives

Even though you use your toilet several times a day, you probably do not give much thought to the mechanics of it. Unfortunately, you are more likely to experience issues with your toilet, such as clogs, if you do not take good care of it. Taking some extra time to maintain your toilet will be worth it in the end. Here are five helpful tips for treating your toilet right:

If you are new to living in a home with a septic system, then it is important for you to know what you can, and cannot, introduce into your septic tank. By actively monitoring what goes into your system, you can protect it from damage and keep it flowing well. Follow these do's and don'ts for keeping your home's septic system free-flowing and healthy for years to come: Do flush only human waste, septic-safe toilet paper, and a limited amount of mild detergent down your home's drains and into the septic system.

If you have a gas furnace, you might find that it isn't operating with the same vigor it once had. This could from the thermostat, filter, or any of the furnace's mechanisms. Here are some tips for troubleshooting it in order to figure out what repairs need to be done. Clean or Remove the Air Filter Before you do anything else, make sure the air filter is clean when your gas furnace is not working properly.

A leaking kitchen sink faucet can prove annoying and costly if your water bill starts to rise. Luckily, the fix is usually simple if you have a few simple tools. It also helps to know what type of faucet you have, as that determines how the fix is performed. Single lever faucets are popular in kitchens because a single handle moves from left to right to switch the water temperature. The single lever is easily operated with the back of your hand while cooking, which is why it is such a kitchen staple.

If your plumber installed a water softener to reduce calcium scale in your water heater and on your plumbing fixtures, then it is vital that you use the correct type of salt in it and actively monitor the system for the formation of salt bridges. Here is the necessary information to ensure that you properly care for your new water softening system: Proper Salt Selection and Why It Matters Your home's water softener uses the salt that you add to regenerate its internal resin bed.

Heating units are expensive, plain and simple. When something does go wrong, the longer you leave it alone and don't fix it, the worse and more expensive to repair it tends to get. That's why it is so very important to properly maintain your heating unit and to take notice of and fix problems as soon as they develop. Of course, you can't fix issues if you don't know they exist, so familiarize yourself with the common signs of a faulty heating system and alert your HVAC specialist the moment you notice something is wrong.

Do you have any concerns about the quality of the drinking water in your home? If so, one of the best solutions to the problem is use a home water filter. Many different types of water filters are available, with one of the most efficient choices being an ultraviolet light, or UV, water filter. This article examines some of the key aspects of this type of water purification equipment.  What It Is  UV light is a particular type of light that is not visible to the naked eye. UV light is also a powerful form of energy that can cause sunburns on your skin.

Kitchen sink clogs can be a big pain. Luckily, these four household tips can help you prevent them. 1. Install a Garbage Disposal If you don't have a garbage disposal, you're really missing out. Even though you can't put everything in your garbage disposal, it does help make cooking and cleaning up a lot easier because you don't have to stop and scrape everything into the trash can. The main benefit -- other than convenience -- is the fact that it can break down the things that end up in your sink and can help prevent them from causing clogs.