Drain care tips for Libby and Troy homes

Simple stuff you can do to keep your sinks, toilets, sewer and septic lines flowing.

• Frozen drain or sewer line in Libby: what to doDrains backing up after a cold snap? What to try, what to skip, and when to call.
• Tree roots in your sewer line: signs, fixes, and how often they come backSlow drains all over the house? Roots may be the reason. Here's how I find them and clear them.
• What does hydro jetting cost? What changes the priceWhy I don't post prices online, what changes the price, and how you get it before I start.
• Sewer camera inspection: what you see and when it's worth itWhat a sewer camera shows you, and when it's worth running one.
• Buying a house in Libby or Troy? Get the sewer line scoped firstA quick camera check before you buy can save you from a big surprise.
• Who owns the sewer line in Libby? You do, all the way to the streetIn Libby, the sewer line from the street to your house is yours. Here's what that means.
• Septic backing up? Is it the line, the tank, or the drainfield?How to tell where your septic problem is, and who to call for each one.
• Kitchen sink keeps clogging? Here's why, and how to stop itWhy kitchen sinks keep clogging, and the simple monthly habit that keeps grease moving.
• Toilet keeps clogging or gurgling? One clog or a main line problem?A simple test to tell a toilet clog from a main line problem.
• Cabin and hunting camp drains: getting through a Montana winterClosing a cabin for winter? Simple drain steps for fall shutdown and spring start-up.