Plumbing Tips: DIY
3 Most Common Plumbing Emergencies & How to Fix Them
A plumbing emergency can happen to anyone, including the most careful homeowners. No matter how well you take care of your plumbing, you might end up with an unexpected problem that puts your home at risk of severe water damage. Being familiar with a few of the...
Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with an Overflowing Toilet
The main reasons why toilets overflow are due to a block in the drain, a blocked vent pipe or issues with the float inside the toilet tank. Regardless of the reason, an overflowing toilet can lead to a huge mess. The good news is you can minimize damage by knowing...
5 Plumbing Safety Tips Everyone Should Know
Contrary to what you may initially think, plumbing has the potential to be a fairly dangerous profession at times. And if you're ever doing some DIY plumbing work around your home, you could very well face such a situation. On this note, we've put together a handful...
5 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
Whether it's a new apartment or a new feature in your house, the garbage disposal is a handy item to have available. However, if you don't take care of it, it won't function properly when you need it. Here's a list of five items you should never put down your drain. 5...
Hacks to Prevent and Resolve a Shower Clog
Sooner or later, you're bound to notice that your shower isn't draining quite as fast as it should be. Perhaps you're even bathing in several inches of standing water. When this happens, it's a clear sign of a shower clog. But before you call the plumber, know that...
Why You Should Never Pour Grease Down the Drain
Do you pour grease down your kitchen sink drain? If you do, you could be setting yourself up for future plumbing problems. At JW Freeman Plumbing, we recommend that you never pour grease down your drains! This includes liquid and semi-solid vegetable oils, lard,...
Three Ways to Fix A Clogged Toilet
It's never a good sign when you go to flush a toilet and the water won't go down. Whether it's waste, some sort of object that was flushed, or even just a lot of toilet paper, toilets clog from time to time. The good news is that most clogs are easy DIY fixes, so...
3 Ways to Unclog a Shower Drain
Sooner or later, the shower drain in your home is bound to clog. When you notice a blockage and water draining ever so slowly in your shower stall, that doesn't necessarily mean you have to get the plumber out — at least not right away. There are a few tried and true...
Summer Plumbing Preparation Tips
Oftentimes, homeowners hear a lot about winter plumbing tips and how to keep their systems safe from cooler temperatures. But there are a variety of summer plumbing tips that should be noted as well — and they're arguably just as important. In this post, we'll take a...