One of my friends based in Scranton, PA had an older 1960s home with a renovated kitchen (Fun trivia: most cities with the oldest homes are in the Northeastern U.S!) Every time her washing machine drained, she could hear a “glug lug lug” sound from the kitchen sink. Sounds familiar? But you aren’t sure if …
Why Does My Sink Gurgle When Washing Machine Drains? [DIY Fix in 33 Mins] Read More »
Do you often hear a gurgling (“blub blub” or “glug glug“) noise from the bathtub or shower drain when you flush a toilet? You aren’t sure if this air bubble noise issue is severe enough to warrant spending $70 to $120 per hour (the average cost of a plumber before trip fees and materials) This …
[DIY Fix in 30 Mins] Bathtub Gurgles When Flushing a Toilet? Causes and Fixes Read More »
Picture this: You’re washing your hands at the kitchen sink. Meanwhile, someone flushes the toilet, and your kitchen sink starts gurgling. You aren’t sure if this air bubble noise issue is severe enough to warrant spending $70 to $120 per hour (the average cost of a plumber before trip fees and materials) This issue is …
[Solved!] Sink Gurgles When Toilet Flushes? Here’s Why & How to Fix in 30 Minutes Read More »
So let me guess: When you run the shower, your toilet makes a mysterious bubbling or gurgling noise. You aren’t sure if this air bubble issue is severe enough to warrant spending $70 to $120 per hour (the average cost of a plumber before trip fees and materials) This issue is usually caused by a …
[Fixed!] Why Does My Toilet Bubble or Gurgle When Running a Shower or Draining Bath Tub? Read More »
Does your toilet sound like a hissing snake? In most cases, this could indicate a leak, even if it’s not visible at first glance. If you’re like me, you don’t fancy paying an extra $100 to $200 on top of your monthly water bill. Yes, the average leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons …
Why is My Toilet Hissing and How to Fix it [in 17 Minutes] Read More »
When you flush the toilet, does it sound like your pipes are about to explode? Over the years, I’ve heard many homeowners complain about banging, groaning, rattling, squealing, or humming noises from their walls/pipes. It not only makes you hesitate to flush and startle unsuspecting guests, but it can also be an indicator of a …
Pipes Make Loud Noises When Flushing Toilet? Easy Fixes (Don’t Call a Plumber!) Read More »
Imagine: It’s the middle of the night. You hear a high-pitched whistling or shrieking noise from your porcelain throne—randomly or when it is not in use. Also, you probably have to cover your ears every time you flush. I feel you. I, too, had this unfortunate experience with my otherwise good ol’ Kohler Santa Rosa. …
Toilet Whistling? Causes and How to Fix (Don’t Call a Plumber!) Read More »
Have you ever been awakened in the middle of the night by the noise of a toilet being flushed? Or do you avoid flushing the toilet at night because you’re paranoid it’ll wake up your sleeping kids? We get it. You aren’t wildly enthusiastic about announcing your nature’s call to everybody in the home. So …
Exhaust fans are a godsend when it comes to removing moisture and eliminating bathroom odors. But they can also turn out to be quite noisy if you don’t consider the appropriate one before buying. The previous bathroom exhaust fan that I had wasn’t great at removing allergens. My baby would constantly sneeze in the bathroom …
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