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Just because your garbage disposal spins around really fast doesn’t mean you should feed garbage into it that fast. Dropping everything in at once can easily clog the blades and cause a huge headache. To prevent this, always feed the disposal slowly and with the water running.

Are you fed up of having to lug your laundry around to town because you don’t have a washing machine line? Let us show you how affordable it can be to install the necessary water lines.

In the 1600s, hollow log pipes were installed in Boston homes to channel sewage to the nearest stream. In 1647, Massachusetts adopted its first water pollution control regulation. In the mid-1700s, Boston installed a centralized sewage collector system.

If there is any sign whatsoever that your pipes have begun to corrode, then chances are you will need a pipe replacement. Corroding pipes are dangerous to leave in place, as they can easily crack and leak deep in your walls and floorboards, resulting in significant damage.

Did you know that planting techniques can help to protect sewer pipes from root damage? For example, planting a tree in a deeply dug hole deep enough according to the tree’s planting instructions will help to discourage horizontal root growth that can eventually harm pipes.

When it comes to home improvements, few renovations pack as much bang for their buck as bathroom and kitchen remodels. If you need someone to handle the plumbing work, we’re always ready.

The Roman Empire may have existed because the Romans were just more practical about sewers. In fact, the Greek author Strabo said around 0 AD, "almost every house has water tanks, service pipes, and plentiful streams of water...In short, the ancient Romans gave little thought to the beauty of Rome because they were occupied with other, greater, and more necessary matters."

When Philadelphia replaced all of its wooden sewer lines with cast iron in 1804, the logs were still in good condition and sold to Burlington, New Jersey for their sewer system. They were not replaced until around 1890.

When landscaping your yard, remember do not plant trees or shrubs close to your sewer line. The roots can eventually destroy the pipes, causing you to have them replaced.