Plumbing

How long does a home inspection take? A home inspection can cost between $200 and $500 depending on the property location, the inspector, the size of the home and the scope of the inspection. An av…

Why does my toilet smell like urine? The main place urine smells could be coming from is under the toilet seat. If you have not cleaned under the seat before you may feel sick. Urine and dirt get c…

What to do when your toilet overflows? Find your water shut off valve near the base of your toilet. If you know there’s a foreign object preventing the toilet from flushing, get some rubber gloves …

What size pipe for toilet drain? The wider the pipe, the more waste it can move and the less likely it will be to clog. A 4-inch pipe for a toilet is recommended and can carry about twice the waste…

What causes rust in toilet bowl? Red-brown rust stains result from the presence of iron in water making itself at home in your toilet bowl, tub, and sinks. Bleach will actually chemically-charge an…

What is a dry flush toilet? A Dry Flush toilet comes with special liner bags that fit inside its bowl. The seal is airtight, no leaking occurs and there are no odors. The toilet weighs just about 2…

What to do with old toilet? Call your local solid waste disposal company to see if it will accept old toilets for curbside pickup. Some cities offer rebates to incentivize a toilet swap. Some compa…

What is a chair height toilet? A comfort height toilet is sometimes known as an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) toilet. The height is 17 to 19 inches from floor to seat (or about the height o…

What is a duel flush toilet? A dual flush toilet works by incorporating a flushing mechanism that regulates the water used in order to flush either solid or liquid waste. Normal toilets can’t adjus…

What is a plumbing stack? The plumbing stack is the main artery of your home’s drainage system. Problems with the stack can cause problems with the rest of the plumbing in your home. All of the fix…