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| − | Proper plumbing is key to a nice home. You may need to call a plumber for some of your issues, but it might not be possible because of money. Read on to learn some amazingly useful tips to help you keep your home plumbing in great shape all by yourself!<br><br>Noisy pipes are actually a lot easier to fix than you would imagine. Exposed pipes need to be anchored. Call a plumber to help with pipes that require you to cut a hole in a wall, ceiling or floor.<br><br>Pump your septic tank about once every five years, to make sure it is working well. Doing so will help to avoid septic tank problems by ensuring that the tank does not become clogged with sediment. White it is somewhat expensive to pump the septic tank, it will be much more expensive should you need to clean backup, repair your septic tank or replace it altogether.<br><br>To maintain a clean, well-functioning septic tank, it is recommended that you clean it out once every five years. This keeps the tank from developing a buildup of sediment, thereby preventing the septic system from backing up or failing altogether as a result. Although it is somewhat of an expense to pump out a septic tank, it is nothing compared to what you will have to spend on cleaning up a backup of sewage or repairing or replacing your septic system.<br><br>It is important that you do not pay a plumber in full, until all of the work is complete and satisfactory. Sometimes plumbers - [http://www.functecengineering.com/ see this] - will request a cash deposit before any work can commence; however, you avoid paying the total bill until the whole job has been finished to your satisfaction. You should know the plumber did his job before you pay him.<br><br>Use filters on all drains to prevent debris that might clog the pipes from getting through. Kitchen sink strainers should be cleaned every time they collect large food particles. The ones in your bathtub should also be cleaned frequently, as needed.<br><br>If water that is not supposed to be there is in the dishwasher, the likely culprit is a kitchen sink hose not properly attached. The hose leading from the kitchen sink to the dishwasher must lead uphill and then back downhill in order to prevent mixing of water from both devices.<br><br>Using your toilet as a garbage disposal is sure to cause problems! Don't flush anything that is unlikely to dissolve and wind up clogging pipes, such as diapers, tissues, paper towels and cotton balls. Even toilet tissue should be used conservatively. Use enough to clean yourself, of course, but if you need to use wads of tissue you should flush several times in the process instead of waiting till the end.<br><br>Cold weather can cause expensive plumbing repairs if your pipes freeze. However, this problem can be prevented. Insulate your outside pipes. Before winter hits, turn off the water to the outside faucet and drain and store all of your hoses. This can save some serious money on pipe repairs over time.<br><br>If you take care of your plumbing, you will have lower plumbing bills. Clogs are the most commonly reported problems when it comes to plumbing issues. Too much hair will clog a drain. Screens and drain covers are great ways to stop hair from going down your drains. It is easier to take hair off a screen than to clear it from a pipe.<br><br>The worst thing to do is being unprepared when plumbing problems arise. If you own your own home, you should know some basic plumbing skills, and have the tools ready to go. If you encounter a plumbing issue at some point, the tips provided here will assist you in handling it.
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| | + | - [[MATLABUnicodePath|accessing files & directories with strange unicode characters]] |
| | + | - [[MATLABHiddenFigure|avoid pop up figures]] |
Latest revision as of 17:45, 10 November 2014
This page collects various tips & tricks for MATLAB.
- accessing files & directories with strange unicode characters
- avoid pop up figures
