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How to Prevent Plumbing Disasters in Your Home

How to Prevent Plumbing Disasters in Your Home Plumbing disasters are not only inconvenient and costly, but also potentially dangerous and damaging to your home. Leaks, clogs, bursts, floods, and backups can cause water damage, mold growth, electrical hazards, and health risks. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take to prevent plumbing disasters in your home. Here are some tips to help you avoid plumbing problems and keep your pipes and drains in […]

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How to Fix a Leaky Faucet in 10 Minutes or Less

Listen to this episode of You Got This! A leaky faucet can be annoying, wasteful, and costly. It can also cause damage to your sink, countertop, or floor if left untreated. Fortunately, fixing a leaky faucet is not that hard and you don’t need any special tools or skills. All you need are some basic tools like a wrench, a screwdriver, and some plumber’s tape. And of course, you need to turn off the water

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Installing an Irrigation System

LISTEN TO YOU GOT THIS EPISODE Installing an irrigation system in your yard can be a great DIY project that can save you time, money, and water in the long run. Here are some steps to guide you through the process: Plan the system: Start by measuring the area that needs irrigation and make a drawing of your yard. Identify where the water source is and where you want to install the sprinkler heads. Consider

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Washing Machine Repair or Replace?

This week on You Got This! we’re talking about your washing machine.  The holidays are coming, and your plumbing can become a bit strained with extra houseguests, but what about the washing machine? Those suckers really go through it. This episode covers repair versus replace, when it comes to issues with the washer. Listen to this week’s episode. Common issues with washing machines include: Leaky Washer Tub – In some cases, if a washing machine is

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Garbage Disposal and the Holidays

It’s officially holiday season, and that often means you have a houseful, and this can stress your plumbing.  This show is focused on your kitchen, the disposal in particular.  Just a few highlights of what we discuss this week on You Got This! include: What to do if you don’t have power. What not to do when you have all these people for the holidays. What’s happening with the turkey run. Some things to avoid

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DIY Plumbing Questions

On this week’s episode of You Got This! we discuss several common DIY questions around plumbing.  Every wonder what an escutcheon is? If you’ve done any plumbing around your home, you may already know.  Andrew dives into common plumbing issues and even discusses why plumbing codes are so important, rather than just helpful suggestions. Did you know that in order to meet code, your gas hot water heater must be at least 18 inches from the

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