5 Signs Your Main Sewer Line is Planning a “Surprise” Visit

Sewer Line Backup

A sewer backup is one of the most stressful plumbing problems a homeowner can face. It can affect your basement, damage your yard, create foul sewage odors, and turn a small clog into costly repairs. In Washington, DC, older infrastructure, heavy rain, tree roots, and aging pipe materials all contribute to sewer line problems. Knowing…

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Women’s Month: Honoring and Acknowledging the Women Who Work at Magnolia Companies 

Some of the women staff at Magnolia Companies posing for a photo in front of Magnolia signage.

What is Women’s Month? Women’s Month is a time dedicated to celebrating women’s achievements, contributions, and history worldwide. In many countries, it is observed in March, aligning with International Women’s Day on March 8. It highlights women’s social, economic, cultural, and political progress while advocating for gender equality. Throughout the month, various events, campaigns, and…

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How to Prevent a Shower Clog

shower clog

A clogged shower drain is a common annoyance for homeowners. Whether it’s a lot of hair, soap scum, or something else entirely, it’s likely you need to take a few preventative measures to prevent a shower clog.

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Why Boiler Kettling is Dangerous

Magnolia boiler 2

Is your boiler making a deep rumbling sound as though it were a giant tea kettle about to boil over? That sound is, appropriately, referred to as kettling, and it’s a symptom of a pretty serious problem with the system.  When your boiler sounds like a tea kettle, you need to take fast action to…

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The Different Ways Pipeline Inspection can be Conducted

One of the biggest frustrations with keeping plumbing pipes in good condition is the difficulty inherent in diagnosing them. When a problem develops in one of your pipes, you’re probably not going to be able to tell just by looking at it. That is, unless you have a lot of exposed piping on your property,…

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