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In most cases this is caused by the flapper not closing on or making the proper seal around the flush valve. If this is the case, jiggle the handle and that should fix the issue. If the flapper is worn out and not properly sealing, then you will have to replace the flapper.

Drain cleaners are very toxic. If you look on the back of the product, there are several warning labels. These toxic chemicals are not good to have around the house, especially if you have children or pets. These chemicals are not good for your pipes, they cause pipes to deteriorate from the inside out. If this happens your drain lines need to be replaced. There are enzymes and friendly bacteria products that will keep sludge and grease from building up inside the pipes.

Depending on the age and type of your water heater there are a couple of reasons you may be running out of hot water so quickly. Electric water heaters commonly have 2 elements that heat the water, the top element and the lower element. Chances are, if you are running out of hot water quickly, the lower element is not working and only the top portion of the tank is being heated. If the top element stops working, then nothing will heat, and you will not have hot water. There is a reset button on an electric water heater thermostat than can be tripped. If the reset button is tripped, this is an indicator that there is a more serious problem. For Gas water heaters the most common reason is the dip tube. The dip tube is a piece of pipe that directs the cold water to the bottom of the tank to get heated. Over time this dip tube can get shorter causing the cold water to mix with the hot, causing lukewarm water.

In most cases drains get clogged because people are not careful of what goes in the drain, especially in the kitchen. Other drains, like the bathroom get clogged due to residues from soap and hair.

Insulating your pipes is the best way to prevent them from freezing. If you cannot access your pipes to insulate them, leave the water on a slow drop on very cold nights, to keep water flowing and prevent freezing.