Posts Tagged ‘ basement water ’

The Development of Sewer Systems:

October 25, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

In the early days of human history, we had no plumbers or plumbing. We had the woods, the fields, the rivers, and the back of the cave when it was too cold or dangerous to go out. But what could we do, with the saber-toothed cats and the giant bears prowling the darkness, and...
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When is it time to call a plumber?

July 12, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

Sometimes a plumbing project that seems small at the beginning can get out of hand. A small leak may turn out to be only the visible part of a larger problem. When facing an unexpectedly large problem, or when considering a major remodeling project, it might be wise to call on a professional for...
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A tradition of plumbing:

June 13, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

John William Gardner, past president of the Carnegie Corporation said: “The society which scorns excellence in plumbing because plumbing is a humble activity, and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because philosophy is an exalted activity, will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy. Neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water.” Soon after we...
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A Sump Pump Can Save the Day

April 10, 2009
By JoeThePlumber

You count on your sump pump to prevent water buildup in your basement. Make sure you do the right thing in installation and maintenance.  There are several things to remember when dealing with basement water issues. One: Although sump pumps are durable and long lasting, they do require proper installation. And you must keep...
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