Maplewood Plumbing

You probably received a notice in the mail or saw a requirement on your business permit about “annual backflow testing.” Maybe your water utility mentioned something about backflow preventers during a service call. If you’re scratching your head wondering what backflow testing actually is and why anyone cares about it,…

What Exactly Is a P-Trap? A P-trap is that U-shaped pipe bend you see under every sink, shower, and bathtub in your home. When viewed from the side, it looks like the letter P lying on its face (hence the name).  The trap holds a small amount of water in…

Your Complete Guide to How Septic Tanks Work Ever wonder where all that water goes when you flush the toilet or drain the bathtub? For homes with septic systems, the answer is surprisingly fascinating. Buried beneath your yard is an entire wastewater treatment operation that uses nothing but gravity, bacteria,…

How To Find Your Water Shutoff Valve Whether you’re facing a plumbing emergency, planning a renovation, or simply want to be prepared, finding your main water shutoff valve is one of the most important things you can do as a homeowner. Keep reading to learn exactly where to find your…

We’ve all been there. You flush, and instead of everything going down, the water starts rising. And rising. Suddenly you’re panicking, trying to figure out what to do before your bathroom floods. Take a breath. This is fixable. Our covers everything you need to know about how to unclog your…

Your drains work hard every single day, handling everything from toothpaste and grease to soap scum and hair. Without regular drain cleaning, even the best plumbing system will eventually back up on you…  What You Need To Know Right Off The Bat Here’s what I wish more homeowners knew about…

So you’ve got a leaky pipe, someone told you to grab some plumbers tape from the hardware store, and now you’re wondering why it’s not working like it does in the YouTube videos. Yeah, I’ve been there too. Turns out there’s actually a right way to do this thing. Key…

When a pipe bursts in the middle of the night, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: “Will my insurance cover this?” However, the answer isn’t always straightforward. Keep reading as we look at what’s typically covered, what’s excluded, and how you can protect yourself. What Plumbing…

Most of us use our sinks several times a day without thinking about what’s actually going on behind the scenes. But when something starts dripping, gurgling, or just stops working, knowing how to replace your sink parts becomes pretty important… Everything You Need to Know About the Parts of a…