John Ruskin, the English poet, once said, "What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do." We don't know if Ruskin dabbled in plumbing on the side (so far there's been little evidence that he did) but he was definitely onto something when it comes to drain cleaning. You see, people have a lot of misconceptions about drains. Drains are mysterious - these dark portals that lead away from kitchen sinks and bathtubs, … [Read more...]
Laundry Drain Clogs St. Charles
February 21, 2011 By
Laundry Room Plumbing Disasters: What You Need To Know It’s a scene directly out of “I Love Lucy” – the washing machine is chugging and churning, rocking back and forth like a thing possessed. Soap bubbles cascade from the top of the machine in billowing clouds, pooling onto the floor, soaking everything in sight. It’s a plumbing disaster! … [Read more...]
Naperville Spring Cleaning Spotlight: Drama Free Drains
February 17, 2011 By
Spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Spring Cleaning! This annual tradition is a great way to spruce up your entire house. Clearing away a year's worth of accumulated dust, debris, and cobwebs from those corners of the house that don't get our regular attention can make the entire place look shiny and new. A completely clean house can lift your mood and make you feel better about the world in general (Maybe because now you know you're off the housework hook for … [Read more...]
Batavia: How Many Bananas Does It Take To Clog A Sewer Line?
January 26, 2011 By
There are some philosophical questions that have plagued man from the beginning of time. Okay. Perhaps not the beginning of time. That's a long time. But there are surely questions that have bedeviled mankind, concerns that have been unaddressed since the advent of indoor plumbing. Chief among these, of course, is the classic, "How many bananas does it take to clog a sewer line?" Another favorite? "How many pounds of dog food does it take to overload the toilet?" What about … [Read more...]
Woodridge: How To Eliminate Kitchen Odors!
January 19, 2011 By
Phyllis Diller was on to something when she asserted that the best way to avoid kitchen odors was to eat out! However, we can't go to restaurants all of the time - our budgets can't bear the strain! That means we've got to cook. Cooking leads to kitchen odors - and the problem can get even worse when the sink drains clog! What Happens When Kitchen Drains Clog? Can you say STINKY? Kitchen sink clogs can produce some really foul odors - which is great if you want to discourage people from … [Read more...]
2011 Naperville Plumbing Trends
January 14, 2011 By
2011 is the year of the empowered homeowner. Armed with information and resources like never before, Naperville homeowners are prepared to take a leading role in protecting the largest investment anyone ever makes: their home. Every home has plumbing concerns. One of the leading concerns is clogged drains. Sinks that drain slowly or not at all, toilets that back up, laundry room floods: all of these can ruin your day. Here’s what you need to know about clogged drains: … [Read more...]
Winfield: Kitchen Misadventures Can Lead to Clogged Drains
January 12, 2011 By
The whole problem started with a little marital disagreement. "I love to cook!" Renee pronounced to her friends, only to be corrected gently by her husband Scott. "You love food, honey. Cooking's not exactly the same thing." Renee's friends laughed. Renee herself was not nearly as amused. "You see?" she said. "That's the kind of attitude that got me into the kitchen and trying things out. I'll show him who can't cook. I've got a cookbook, I've got the ingredients, and it can't … [Read more...]
How Do You Know Your Sewer Drains Needs Cleaning?
January 7, 2011 By
"It wouldn't be so bad," Ronnie D, an Oakbrook homeowner said, "If I'd of known it was coming. The worst thing about having a sewer drain clog is the surprise - you think everything's fine and you flush the toilet, and all of a sudden, there's all kinds of a mess!" What Causes Sewer Drain Clogs? Sewer drain clogs have several causes. Ronnie was upset that he hadn't known there were problems looming in his sewer line, and he wanted to know what to watch for so he could have the drains … [Read more...]
Hinsdale: Holiday Dinners Can Result in Clogged Drains
December 28, 2010 By
Sometimes the last week of December is referred to as the "Holiday Let-down" phase. We've made it through the exciting parts now: guests have come and gone. Gifts have been wrapped, presented, unwrapped, and exclaimed over. The holiday feast has gone from being a list to a cart full of groceries to a fantastic meal to a pile of leftovers and dirty dishes. And that's where the plumbing problems start. Hinsdale Drain Cleaning Services In a perfect world, dishes would clean themselves. … [Read more...]
