Sloughs (slew or slue) are defined as spongy land saturated or partially covered with water. Some would say a swamp. Back in the day or in areas without sewage control the slough caught all the sewage, needless say not very sanitary. Dry wells are pits with the bottoms covered with gravel, and the hole is…
Drains using vitrified clay pipe have existed for about four thousand years. One of the oldest in the United States was a drain in Los Angeles, California changed out in 1957 that was thought to be 157 years old and still going. So, clay has been around for years and still plays a part in…
Most homeowners don’t think too much about the plumbing system in their home until something goes wrong. You can find yourself in need of a plumber if you continue to believe some of the following myths The Original $49.95 Plumber has compiled for you today. Pouring Grease Down Drain with Cold Water? Hot water will…
