Archives: Plumbing

Basement Sump Pumps

By Todd Fratzel on Basements

Sump Pumps Keep Basements Dry If you live here in New England you know that sump pumps are a necessity in quite a few homes especially when spring rains come. Currently we’re experiencing some historical flooding in the area and I thought I’d share some thoughts on sump pumps (also a friend’s recent article on…

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Intex Easy Set 18 Foot by 48 Inch Round Pool Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Landscaping

The weather here in the Northeast has been very warm this summer which prompted us to give in to the backyard inflatable pool fad that seems to be spreading like wild fires. Our children are beginning to learn how to swim and it seems as though every neighbor has one of these big blue swimming…

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Laundry Room Sewer Smell Solved – Plumbing Trap

By Todd Fratzel on Plumbing

Sewer Smell – Washing Machine Plumbing Trap Problem Recently a good friend of mine asked me what might be causing his laundry room to have a sewer smell. Obviously this was a serious problem that needed to be corrected immediately. Not only are sewer gasses an unpleasant experience but they can be a safety concern.…

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Take Photos During Construction To Document Hidden Utilities

By Todd Fratzel on Plumbing

Construction Photos – Document Plumbing and Electrical One of my biggest pieces of advice for anyone building a new home or under going an major renovation is to take as many photos as you can during construction to document hidden utilities. Every house contains hundreds if not thousands of feet of wire, piping and duct…

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