When in doubt, call a licensed plumber. Your nose (and your basement floor) will thank you. Have you ever had a main line backup? Share your horror story in the comments below—we’re here for the solidarity.
You might have a clogged toilet or a slow sink. But when everything in your house starts backing up at once? You’ve likely graduated to the big leagues: a blocked main sewer line. blocked sewer line
There’s a special kind of dread that comes with hearing a gurgle from your toilet when you run the washing machine. Or worse—seeing water pool around the shower drain when you flush. When in doubt, call a licensed plumber
I cannot stress this enough. Those liquid gels generate heat and caustic acid. In a standing sewer line, that acid just sits there. If the plumber has to remove your toilet or cut the pipe, that hot acid can splash onto their skin (or yours). It also eats old cast iron pipes for breakfast. Share your horror story in the comments below—we’re
A heavy-duty flange plunger works for toilets. But if the clog is 50 feet down the main line, a plunger won’t touch it. Don’t hurt your shoulder trying.