If you are an average person with an average head of hair, you lose at least fifty hairs a day! For a family of four, that means up to 200 hairs could make their way down your shower drain. Believe it or not – a plumber’s worse nightmare is hair in your drain. It causes […]
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A water leak can occur anytime and anywhere on your property. Or in the case of your water main, underneath or outside your place of business or home. However, just because the leak may be underground, that does not mean you can’t locate it. There are several ways that you, as the property owner can
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You’ve seen the signs that read: ‘please don’t flush’. Every day, in every household in Toledo, the toilet is used multiple times. However, it is often used as a trash disposal. The things that we’ve cleared from toilets ranges from children’s toys, to cell phones, credit cards, and simply crumpled pieces of paper.
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As a home or building owner, you know that it takes constant dedication to keep your home or property looking and functioning properly. There always seems to be some sort of maintenance project; some complex, some routine.
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The cold, winter months have settled into Toledo and Northwest Ohio, with temperatures dipping into the single digits and below! With that, one of the major concerns of home and business owners is frozen water pipes. For property owners, it’s important that you understand the types of pipes that are most vulnerable, why they are
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The last several weeks have been mild in Northwest Ohio, but have no fear, the winter weather will set in before you know it. Ensuring that your plumbing is protected can help keep your home or place of business safe and prevent costly damage during the winter. EK Contractors has a few steps for winter
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Home plumbing is typically not something one spends a lot of time thinking about. Turning on the kitchen faucet, taking a shower, flushing a toilet, all of these are done without much thought or understanding of how it all works. Modern plumbing systems are remarkably reliable, and designed simply enough so the consumer can repair,
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Drain or plumbing emergencies can strike out of the blue. Most of the common issues are due to normal, everyday wear. However, picture this. You are the owner of a small, boutique style restaurant that caters to the late night, summer fun crowd. There are people lined up waiting for tables, and the dance floor
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Almost every homeowner or renter has a few essential tools on hand to cope with common plumbing problems. Many times, a clogged toilet or slow drain may only need a little elbow grease and a plunger to work as intended. If you’re handy around the house, you can generally tackle a small repair such as
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