MY DRAIN IS CLOGGED. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO UNCLOG IT?

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jbaethke
January 15, 2014

Every drain is different. For a toilet obstruction most people can clear that on their own. We even have a helpful video on our website to give you a little advice on how to do it. For obstructions in showers or sinks the first thing I would say is DON’T use harsh chemicals.

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jbaethke
December 31, 2013

This is a HOT topic right now, "how to prevent your pipes from freezing".

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jbaethke
December 23, 2013

Did you hear about the carbon monoxide poisoning in Skokie, Illinois that left 12 people hospitalized? Here is WGN's coverage: https://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/video/p2p-78613416/ I've written in the past about the dangers of Carbon Monoxide.

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jbaethke
August 7, 2013

In today's economy, renovating your home can be much easier than purchasing a new home. To complete your renovation safely you should always remember that depending on when your home was built there may be a lot of unsafe building materials in your home.

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jbaethke
July 5, 2013

Should bottled water be illegal? I think so. As a plumber, a father, and what I consider to be a responsible human being, I think purchasing water in a plastic bottle is completely ridiculous, and irresponsible. I have written on this topic in the past, but I will just restate my reasoning.

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jbaethke
April 18, 2013

(Chicago Tribune photo) I’ve talked about wasted water before but here is a dramatic result of a water leak that got out of hand. Chicago pumps 1 Billion gallons of water out of Lake Michigan every day. 25% of that, 250 million gallons is lost every day to leaks.

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jbaethke
January 31, 2013

In response to the Chicago Tribune article: "CO Leaks Cause 2 Deaths", January 28, 2013 This is yet another sad story of what can happen when a combustible fixture, like your furnace or water heater, leaks carbon monoxide into your home.

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jbaethke
December 24, 2012

Fixing water leaks can save homeowners more than 10% on their water bills. Today's helpful suggestion is how to test your toilet tank for leaks. Simply remove the lid from the tank and place carefully to the side. Next, drop 2 drops of food coloring into the tank water.

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jbaethke
December 21, 2012

The answer probably seems obvious. Plumbing companies have the potential to be far too expensive.

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jbaethke
December 17, 2012

Most people think that you have a water heater installed and then you just forget about it. Although you could almost get away with that in the past, you will get yourself in trouble if you try that now. The temperature and pressure relief valve has always been a concern.

Chicago Plumbing Blog Author: jbaethke

MY DRAIN IS CLOGGED. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO UNCLOG IT?

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