A smelly basement can start with one small floor drain. In many Brooklyn rowhouses, an areaway sits outside the basement door. This sunken space often has stairs leading down from the yard. At the bottom, there may be a floor drain. That drain helps move rainwater away during storms. But it can also let sewer… Continue reading Basement Drain Smell? Fix It Before It Spreads
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Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent
A septic gas smell after pumping can be scary. It can feel worse when the smell reaches a bedroom. That is even more serious when a child sleeps nearby. In this case, the smell showed up after a shower. The home had a three-chamber septic tank with a lift station. The tank had been pumped… Continue reading Septic Gas After Pumping? Check This Vent
Can I Run Bathtub, Kitchen Sink, and Vanity on One Drain?
Can I Run Bathtub, Kitchen Sink, and Vanity on One Drain? When running plumbing in a back-to-back bathroom and kitchen setup, it’s essential to understand how to route the drainage properly. Here’s a breakdown of whether you can run your bathtub, kitchen sink, and vanity on a single drain line and how to manage the… Continue reading Can I Run Bathtub, Kitchen Sink, and Vanity on One Drain?
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions
Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions Remodeling left your toilet without a roof vent? Learn if using a cleanout junction with a wall vent is a safe plumbing solution. When remodeling a barn or other outbuilding, plumbing venting can become a challenge. Vents are needed for toilets to flush properly and to keep sewer gas out.… Continue reading Creative Barn Plumbing Vent Solutions