After noticing that your sinks are not draining as quickly as they should, you may have discovered that they are now backing up. Especially if the problem is widespread throughout your home, the likely culprit is a clogged sewer line. However, a clogged main sewage line can cause more issues than simply not being able to drain your sinks. Below are a couple of other problems that are often caused by a blockage in the line if you do not have them cleaned out as soon as possible by a plumber.

As a first-time homeowner, you're probably already dealing with a lot of learning curves. There are a lot of things to think about and to remember when you own your home because repairs, maintenance, and general care all fall on you. One of the things that many new homeowners lack is a thorough understanding of furnace and heating system safety. Here's a look at some of the things that your heating services contractor wants you to know about staying safe with your home's heating system.

Living without hot water can be a problem, especially if you have a large family expecting a warm shower in the morning. Turning your hot water faucet and finding only a cold stream of water can be disheartening, and you might be ready to pick up the phone and make an emergency call to your plumber. Fortunately, not every hot water failure requires immediate action. Before scheduling a last-minute plumbing visit, consider these three options to check your hot water and potentially get it running again without expert help.

What do you need to know about printable toilets? You've seen (and probably used) these portable plastic restrooms at outdoor venues or on the edges of construction sites. But you've never rented one of these on-the-go facilities. If you need to know more before you rent a portable potty, take a look at the dos and don'ts of movable or temporary toilets.  Do Choose the Right Number of Rentals How many toilets will you need to rent?

If you are in need of a new hot water, have one installed by a professional plumber. Otherwise, there are a number of mistakes you could make that could end up in a disaster for you. A water heater installation is fairly easy to do if you're handy and have some knowledge of plumbing, but if you don't, hire a professional to help you. Read on for a few things you should know if you are planning on installing a new hot water heater.

You will definitely experience plumbing problems like clogged toilets and blocked drains at some point in your life. However, your approach towards them determines if they will aggravate or if you will avoid them completely. Toilet and drain blockages are serious problems, and they should be handled professionally. So if your toilets and drains are clogged, you should hire a plumber to fix or clean them. It's usually wrong to handle such plumbing issues yourself because you will not do it right.

Your HVAC system serves you all year round, so it's important to have it in top working condition. Your HVAC expert may schedule appointments for regular maintenance, but a preventative maintenance checklist of your own will keep the machine working efficiently for years to come. Proper maintenance can help you lower utility bills, improve system efficiency, reduce emergency repairs, and improve your indoor air quality. Take a look at three maintenance tips to help you increase your HVAC's lifespan.

Floor drains are most often found in basements, utility rooms, or garages. Often other drain lines in the home connect at the floor drain before emptying into the main sewer line. Problems with the floor drain mean that it needs to be cleaned promptly or you could end up with drain problems throughout the home.  1. Odors Debris in a floor drain typically contains organic matter, from skin flakes and hair to any food residues that have made their way in.

Clogged drains aren't always the result of tree roots or large obstructions. There are some surprising things that can lead to major clogs in sinks and main drains. 1. Pet Fur Pet fur can get into drains via any sink or bathtub your pet has access to, but floor drains may be the more commonly affected drain. This is because pet fur around floor drains tends to get swept into them whenever you clean.

When you build foundations, you should ensure that you put adequate drainage in place. A well-planned system will take water away from the build and help it disperse safely. However, if your system doesn't work effectively, then you could run into problems down the line. What might go wrong? 1. Damage To Your Foundations If you can't guide water away from your foundation, then it can do some damage. The foundation might crack if the water makes the ground move out of place.