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Guides from DB Plumbing
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Signs Your Drains Need More Than a Plunger
One slow sink is a nuisance, but a pattern across the house usually points to a problem that a plunger will not reach.
October 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Sump Pump Care Before the Wet Season Hits
Your sump pump sits quietly for months, then has to work perfectly on the worst day, so check it on a dry day instead.
October 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Running Gas Piping for a Standby Generator: What the Job Involves
A standby generator is only as dependable as the gas line feeding it, and that line is not a place to cut corners.
October 2, 2026 · 4 min read
What a Sewer Smoke Test Finds, and When to Book One
A smoke test turns a hidden underground problem into a visible plume, so you know where the trouble is before anyone picks up a shovel.
October 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Tank or Tankless Water Heater: Which Fits a Brainerd Lakes Home?
Both kinds of water heater work well in a northern Minnesota house, but they suit different households, so it pays to decide before the old one fails.