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Drano vs. Liquid-Plumr: Which is Better?

Since drains can clog several times during a year, almost everyone wants to avoid calling a plumber and needs something that will clean the pipes quickly and thoroughly. In this post, I will discuss and compare two of the most popular and most used products that will effectively clean the pipes in your home and save you the trouble and stress.

I will write about Drano and Liquid-Plumr, compare them and talk about similarities, differences, precaution measures, and every detail you should know about both of these products, in order to help you decide which one would be the best purchase for the clogged drains in your kitchen or bathroom.

What Causes Sewage Smell in the Bathroom (and How to Prevent It)

In the house I grew up in, there were two bathrooms. The second bathroom was built rather late, and it had newer equipment and plumbing system and everything.

But, for some reason, there was a constant sewage odor coming from it.

Still, we were sure it was something wrong with our old bathroom on the first floor since it seemed obvious and logical. It was built in the ’80s; the plumbing system might have been a little outdated, and owing to gravity, all water, gases, and odors would travel down to the first floor.

Oh, how wrong we were. If only we considered other possibilities, I could have gotten rid of my pulsating headaches sooner rather than later.

Is It Ok to Pour Boiling Water Down the Drain?

We’ve all been there, a clogged drain, a backlog of water that has left us desperately searching for solutions. Many people will at some point pour boiling water down the drain in hopes of both … continue reading

DIY Drain Cleaners for Hair Clogs: Simple and Effective

Losing your hair is totally normal, and especially if you have long hair, you should know the struggle when it come cleaning.

Especially in the bathroom, our hair will basically stick to anything. And, one of the most annoying places to have hair build-ups is definitely drain pipes.

The hair is definitely the number one reason why your drain pipes are clogged. Furthermore, hair build-ups are also a bolster that can allow other stuff to accumulate and clog your drains.

That’s why we need to deal with hair build-ups as soon as possible. So, let’s see how.

Why Is My Hot Water Heater Only Lukewarm? Common Fixes

Imagine on a cold winter day, as you step into the bathtub and turn on the hot water tap, a cold surprise awaits you.

Or in this case, a lukewarm surprise. But the idea is the same, since what you expected when using the hot water tap is warm or hot water, not the temperature you’re currently getting.

On the other hand, you might want to wash your dishes using hot water and the same thing may occur so you will not be able to finish your washing.

In these and many other similar cases, the water heater is showing signs of malfunction and causing you some serious issues which may make your bathroom or any other faucet useless.

In case of lukewarm water flowing from your faucet when you are using hot water tap it is very important to stay calm, diagnose and fix the problem as soon as possible and prevent it from causing you more difficulties.