Prevent the Need for Sewer Repairs

By WebDrafter.com, Inc. w/ permission
We don't really give our plumbing much thoughts until it's too late and we need to call in a Minneapolis sewer repair expert. As one article noted:
Of course, when things go wrong, you can bet on it, they will occur at the most inconvenient time possible. 
Preventing the need for sewer repairs isn't a difficult task. Simply by having the lines inspected on a semi-regular basis; not flushing down the toilets things that shouldn't be flushed; not pouring grease or oil down the drain; and steering clear of septic lines when planting shrubbery or trees can prevent the need for having to call in an expert.

Read the entire article: "Preventing Sewer Repair Needs."

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