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How to Protect Outdoor Faucets from Freezing

As temperatures dip below 32 degrees, the water inside your pipes are at risk of freezing. If you want to avoid burst pipes and other plumbing issues, it’s important to properly winterize yo...

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Tree Roots Can Damage Your Pipes

Are you tired of struggling with stubborn clogs, overflowing toilets or other major plumbing hassles? Uncontrolled root growth may be to blame. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Ohio Valley, we provide hi...

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Safe and Unsafe Toilet Paper Alternatives

Many people have been buying exorbitant amounts of toilet paper and some stores have been running out during the COVID-19 pandemic. With toilet paper becoming a rare commodity, a lot of people are...

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Why Is My Bathwater Yellow?

It is perfectly normal for you to be shocked to see your water take on a red or yellow tint. Fortunately, it is also a fairly normal situation that is not as dangerous as it is frightening and dri...

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How to Test Water Quality?

Water is a source of life and clean water is essential for our health. Though modern plumbing systems have greatly improved the quality of our water, there are still some risks. At Mr. Rooter Plum...

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How to Remove a Bathtub Drain Stopper

A lot of people as us, Mr. Rooter Plumbing, about how to remove their bathtub drain stopper. Clogged bathroom drains can be inconvenient, gross, and even harmful to your plumbing system. If water ...

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How to Check Toilets for Leaks

Your toilet keeps your home or business clean, so it is only reasonable that you stay on top of its maintenance. One of the most common problems with toilets is leakage. These can be bothersome an...

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Ways to Manually Flush a Toilet

The job of a toilet is simple: to flush away wastewater and waste down into the sewer line. This simple job provides a huge benefit though. It keeps your house clean, sanitary, and free from harmf...

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Is My Garbage Disposal Leaking

Your garbage disposal is not just one isolated device. It is composed of different components that work in unison. Though each component might malfunction independently, however, the damage in one...

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Why Is Water Leaking Through the Ceiling After a Shower?

Leaks are common yet unsettling occurrences, but water leaking through the ceiling can be especially bothersome. If you notice water stains, wet spots, or leaks on the ceiling after a shower, then...

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Winter Plumbing Tips

Our bodies are not the only things affected by the harsh, cold temperatures of winter. Your plumbing system must also be protected during winter if you want it to continue running as it should. If...

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How to Insulate Outdoor Water Pipes

The most wonderful time of the year brings with it the intense cold that can freeze pipes, cause ice to expand, and burst pipes, leading to a furious flooding of your property. Take it from the pl...

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Tips to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Like New

Garbage disposals are one modern device that can be taken advantage of until it no longer works. They can make meal prep and cleanup a breeze, but when they become clogged or damaged, it can turn ...

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What to Do If Your Toilet Is Ghost Flushing

What is ghost flushing? If you don’t already know, ghost flushing is when your toilet flushes on its own. Don’t worry, there are no supernatural beings involved. In fact, the cause and...

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Ways of Removing Hard Water Stains from Your Shower Glass

If you have ever noticed chalky residue on your glassware, silverware, and plumbing fixtures, then you are familiar with the effects of hard water. These hard water stains are especially common on...

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Tips to Prevent Mold in Your Bathroom

Mold and mildew look awful, smell awful, and are awful. These fungi thrive in areas where there is excessive moisture. Humid parts of your home, such as the basement, kitchen, and bathroom, are li...

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How to Remove a Shower Drain Cover

Do you experience a lot of hair in your shower drains and you need to remove your shower drain but you aren’t sure how? Mr. Rooter Plumbing is here to save the day! If you’re sick of d...

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How to Clean Your Dishwasher

Dishwashers serve an important purpose in most residential and commercial kitchens. However, dishwashers don't clean themselves despite all the cleaning, and it's advisable to maintain a c...

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Tips to Make Your Home Eco-Friendly

The world is taking great measures to ensure we switch to more environment-friendly options for the planet's sake. With that being said, property and homeowners are also playing their part by ...

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How to Clean Your Washing Machine

It goes without saying that you need to regularly clean your washing machine to keep it in its top shape and prevent problems like mold growth, smells, and grime buildup. Let’s look at ho...

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Common Plumbing Problems You Can Fix Yourself

Your plumbing system works day and night, and it barely gets any attention – let alone a reward. People who take their plumbing system for granted will face regret, however. Neglected plumbi...

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