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Buying a Home? Don’t Forget the Sewer Inspection!

Congratulations! Your offer on a new home was just accepted! Although this is an exciting step in the home buying process, it’s only the first one. Smart home buyers wouldn’t think of closing on their new home without having a general home inspection performed first. But just what does the inspector look at and look … [Read More]

Does Your Home Have a Drainage Problem?

If you look out your window and see a lake but you don’t own any lakefront property, you could have a drainage problem at your home. While it may seem harmless to see pools of water in your landscape, it’s important to know what is happening underground and how water can affect the safety and … [Read More]

What Are Window Wells and Why Are They Important?

If you have a basement, you may have noticed u-shaped metal or plastic guards fitted around the outside of your basement windows. Called a window well, these have a few different purposes. What are Window Wells For? The first purpose of a window well is that they are designed to allow light into partially underground … [Read More]

7 Springtime Tips for Your Sewer & Drains

You don’t need the luck of the Irish to keep your sewer and drains flowing. Below are some tips and easy steps you can take to prevent backups and clogged drains in your home this spring. 1) Remember the 4P’s! Don’t flush anything other than toilet paper and waste down your toilets. Contrary to popular … [Read More]

5 Sewer Rodding Facts

Your sewer plays a very important role in your home, as it carries waste out and away from it. So when it backs up, an immediate solution is necessary. Sewer rodding is the most effective way to clear blockages in your sewer line that happen due to tree roots or items clogging the pipes that … [Read More]

Fun Flushing Facts

For most people, using the bathroom is something we take for granted. When nature calls, we use the bathroom. Plain and simple. At Reid & Pederson, we are no strangers to toilets. We repair and replace toilets, and unclog toilets daily. Below are some fun – and not so fun – facts about toilets that … [Read More]

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