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How to unblock a drain. Tips and tricks for the self sufficient.
When I stepped out of the car this morning I noticed a large puddle in the drive. “It must have rained hard when I was out.” I thought. Then I noticed the seepage from the drain cover and that pervasive smell. Sewage. This is not a leave until later job. Raw sewage seeping down the drive is a health hazard. Most city dwellers have to call in a Drain Cleaning Company – with an impressive van and expensive jet cleaning equipment. Even though they are wearing overalls they don’t really need to get their hands dirty. Just lever off the...
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