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01 Jul 4 Why Is My Faucet Dripping? (How to Fix It and What It Costs) Easy · 30–60 min. Fix a dripping faucet yourself or know when to call. What causes faucet drips,… ● Easy $5–$25 DIY parts · $95–$275 with a plumber 02 Jul 4 Root Intrusion in Sewer Lateral: Assessment and Repair Options Easy · 10 min. How to assess root intrusion in your sewer lateral and choose between clearing, lining,… ● Easy $300–$800 clearing · $3,000–$12,000 permanent repair 03 Jul 4 Cast Iron Pipe Corrosion: Causes and What It Means for Your Plumbing Easy · 10 min. Why cast iron pipes corrode, how to assess severity, and when corrosion means replacement… ● Easy $500–$20,000 depending on extent 04 Jul 4 Rust and Discolored Water From Galvanized Pipes: Causes and Fixes Easy · 10 min. Why galvanized pipes cause brown or rusty water, whether it's safe, and what to… ● Easy $20–$60 water test · $4,000–$15,000 to repipe 05 Jul 4 When Does Clay Sewer Pipe Fail? Signs, Timeline, and What Causes It Easy · 10 min. How long clay sewer pipe lasts, what causes it to fail, and warning signs… ● Easy $4,000–$15,000 for lateral replacement 06 Jul 4 Side Sewer Lateral Failure: Signs, Causes, and What to Do Easy · 10 min. Signs your side sewer lateral has failed, who's responsible for repairs, and what fixing… ● Easy $4,000–$20,000 depending on scope and method 07 Jul 4 Limescale Buildup on Pipes and Faucets: How to Remove It and Stop It Coming Back Easy · 15–30 min. How to remove limescale from faucets, showerheads, and water heaters using vinegar or CLR.… ● Easy $0–$15 DIY · $95–$150 professional descale 08 Jul 4 Private Sewer Lateral Responsibility: Who Owns It and Who Pays Easy · 10 min. Who is responsible for the private sewer lateral in Seattle, whether insurance covers it,… ● Easy $4,000–$20,000 for repair or replacement 09 Jul 4 Galvanized Pipes in Older Homes: What to Know Before You Buy or Renovate Easy · 15 min. What galvanized pipes in older homes mean, the risks, and what to do whether… ● Easy $150–$300 assessment · $4,000–$15,000 repipe 10 Jul 4 Soft Water Pipe Corrosion: Why Soft Water Can Damage Copper Pipes Easy · 15 min. How soft water corrodes copper pipes, signs it's happening, and how to fix it.… ● Easy $20–$60 water test · $500–$1,500 pH correction system