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15 Years In: How L.D. Smith Plumbing & Drains started in a garage and developed into one of Indianapolis’ most trusted plumbing companies
First service call: July 27, 2011. We're celebrating 15 years of Dirty. Stinking. Honest business. Lance Smith here, owner of L.D. Smith Plumbing. I wanted to take a minute to talk about where we started, why we started, and what's changed and what hasn't, along the...
When Should You Replace a Water Softener?
Here's the short answer: About every 10 years, or whenever the ion exchange is less than iconic. Here's the longer Dirty, Stinking & Honest version. A water softener is a quiet and nondescript piece of equipment. It sits in your basement, garage or utility closet,...
The Sewer Line is tired of Micah and Mark and their drain machines
Micah and Mark are great guys. They know their “sh*t” literally. They ran the machine through the main, and it was good to go. Two weeks later, it's slow again. That's not bad luck. It might be a hot wheel, a few “flushable wipes,” or a MineCraft of Lego pieces. Or...
Locally Owned
There's a truck in your driveway. Local phone number on the side. The website you visited yesterday says "serving Central Indiana since forever." The tech at your door seems like a nice guy, and matches the text received from area code 901. But who owns the company?...
Flushable Wipes
Let me start with an overview of what this content will be all about. “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just, like, your opinion, man.” – Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski Flushable wipes are one of those products that sound amazing to the rear but are an affront to any...
InDisposable Advice
What died in your sink? Where is Mr. Obvious when you need him? I wouldn’t touch that splash guard if you paid me! On second thought, got a Franklin? Have you heard any of these questions when someone uses the single or double basin kitchen sink? If so, it may be a...
What is a Cleanout?
What is a cleanout? Well, if you look about your home or business, there should be a pipe with a cap on it that goes directly into the main line. These are usually within 18″ of the foundation and typically are white with a cap that has a square on it. Once you find...
What Is Drain Hydro Jetting?
What is drain Hydro Jetting, how does it work, and when should it be done? First, let me introduce you to the delivery vehicle for our latest piece of equipment… The Shetter!Hydro jetting is exactly what it sounds like. High-pressure water blasting through your drain...
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