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Find and Mark Buried Water Lines Before You Dig

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Locate and mark buried water lines, service mains, and main supply lines in home systems (softeners, heaters, filtration) safely.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 28, 2026
  • Best Practices for Home Owners

Water Heater Installation: Permit or Pro Required?

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Permits and licensed-pro rules for gas/electric heaters; codes inspections, costs, safety, plumbing and filtration/softeners

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 27, 2026
  • Plumbing Maintenance Tips

How Do I Identify and Remove Sediment from My Water Heater?

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Identify sediment buildup in your water heater, flush safely, remove debris, and maintain softeners, home filtration, plumbing.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 26, 2026
  • Common Plumbing Issues

Backflow Preventer Rules: What Homeowners Must Know About County Codes

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Backflow preventer requirements by county for home water systems: softeners, heaters, filtration, plumbing specs, and compliance.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 25, 2026
  • Installation Guides

Water Main Burial Depth: The Homeowner’s Rule Book by State

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Required burial depth for residential water mains by state/region; tips for water softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 24, 2026
  • Contaminants and Effects

Water Softener Salt and Your Health: Blood Pressure Facts and Filter Fixes

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Is water softener salt harming health? BP/sodium effects; removal with filters for home water systems, heaters, plumbing.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 23, 2026
  • Maintenance and Replacement

RV Fresh Water Tank: Storage Limits and Cleaning Schedule

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RV fresh water tank storage time, cleaning frequency, sanitizing steps, impact on filters, softeners, heaters, and plumbing.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 22, 2026
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DIY Home Water Supply Lines: How to Connect Your Water Heater, Softener, and Filter

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Install and route home water supply lines for heater, softener, filtration: valves, piping, sizing, code compliance, testing.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 21, 2026
  • Installation Guides

Water Heater Placement: Attics, Crawl Spaces, Tankless Units, and Floors Explained

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Where to place a water heater: attics, crawl spaces, floors, tankless units; clearance and handling for safe home plumbing.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 20, 2026
  • Common Plumbing Issues

Is Your Sump or Well Pump Too Loud? Here’s How to Diagnose and Fix It

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Diagnose and troubleshoot loud sump/well pumps; soundproof tips for water softeners, heaters, filtration, plumbing&water systems.

  • Bob McArthur
  • March 19, 2026
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