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Why Your Drains Smell Worse in Spring (And the Easy Fix)

If your drains smell worse this spring than they did all winter, you’re not imagining it. As temperatures rise across Bucks County, bacteria in your drain pipes wake up, reproduce faster, and release the hydrogen sulfide gas responsible for that rotten-egg, sewer-like odor. Add in dry P-traps from guest bathrooms…
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Spring Thaw Plumbing Checklist: 7 Things to Inspect Before April

Spring Thaw Plumbing Checklist: 7 Things to Inspect Before April The spring thaw in Bucks County creates one of the most damaging periods of the year for your home’s plumbing system. As temperatures swing between freezing nights and mild afternoons through March, pipes that survived the winter can crack, joints…