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Cost-Saving Plumbing Tips Even Non-Plumbers Can Use

Showerheads – Weak or changing water pressure usually points to a mineral buildup in the showerhead. Clean the outlet holes with a pin or unscrew the faceplate and soak it overnight in vinegar. Scrub it clean before replacing it on the showerhead.
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Articles / The Price You Pay For Neglecting Washing Machine Hoses



Washing machine hoses - those python-like "creatures" that attach your washer to your water source - are one of the most neglected and potentially damaging maintenance monsters in your home.

Are your furnishings, floor coverings and heirloom keepsakes worth more than $50? The investment of $50 (or less) in new washing machine hoses is well worth avoiding the costly damage, messy inconvenience, and loss of irreplaceable treasures that can happen when your washer's hoses burst or leak.

Washing machine hoses are under constant pressure when being used ... and failures cause about $150 million in damage each year. To reduce the chance that your hoses are going to fail, inspect them regularly.