TL;DR: You can clear most kitchen sink clogs without chemicals using hot water, a plunger, baking soda and vinegar, or by cleaning the P-trap. Start with the gentlest method and work up. If water still backs up after the trap is clean, the blockage sits deeper and is worth a...
Don’t Wait: DIY Window Well Drain Check
Inspect Window Well Drains Before Heavy Rain Hits Window wells with clogged or missing drains are a common cause of basement flooding during atmospheric river events. When heavy rain parks over the Lower Mainland for days, water has nowhere to go except through egress windows. The frustrating part? A 20-minute...
Drain Cleaners: A Threat to Your Plumbing
That bottle of chemical drain cleaner sitting under your sink might look harmless, but it's quietly wreaking havoc on your plumbing system. We've seen far too many homeowners face costly repairs after relying on harsh chemicals as a quick fix for clogged drains. Here's the troubling truth: these cleaners pack...