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Toilet Bowl Jet Maintenance: The Forgotten Holes Controlling Your Flush Destiny

By Brian Wear | June 11, 2025

Let’s talk about something nobody ever thinks about until it’s too late: toilet bowl jets. Those mysterious little holes hiding under the rim of your toilet bowl might seem insignificant, but they’re actually the unsung heroes responsible for that satisfying swirl that sends everything down and away. When these jets get clogged, your once-mighty flush…

How to Use Plumbing Tape: Stop Screwing Up Your Threaded Connections

By Brian Wear | May 21, 2025

Let’s be honest—plumbing tape doesn’t exactly scream excitement. It’s not trending on TikTok. Nobody’s posting Instagram stories about their “plumbing tape journey.” But this humble white tape can be the difference between a bone-dry connection and a slow drip that eventually ruins your ceiling, cabinets, or relationship as your partner listens to that maddening “plink……

The All-in-One Toilet Flapper Guide: Master Your Toilet’s Most Dramatic Part

By Brian Wear | May 14, 2025

Let’s talk about the unsung hero of your bathroom—the toilet flapper. Never in the spotlight, never getting awards, but boy oh boy, when this little rubber diva decides to quit, your whole household feels the pain. From mysterious running toilets to water bills that make you question your life choices, a misbehaving flapper can turn…

Why ‘Going Local’ Beats the Big Guys

By Brian Wear | April 12, 2025

  Let’s cut to the chase—plumbing isn’t sexy, but good plumbing? That’s downright beautiful. And in Mid-Missouri, there’s a world of difference between some faceless national chain and a local plumber who knows your pipes better than you know your Netflix password.

What Happened to My Water Bill?! Is Your Water Meter Lying to You?

By Brian Wear | April 6, 2025

Opening your water bill shouldn’t require a stiff drink and a defibrillator, but here you are, staring at numbers that make your eyes bulge like a cartoon character. Before you start selling furniture to pay for what appears to be enough water to fill the Grand Canyon, let’s consider something the water company won’t suggest:…

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Why Delaying Sewer Line Repair is Not an Option

By Brian Wear | March 10, 2025

A damaged sewer line affects drainage, sanitation, and even the structure of your home. This is why homeowners need to realize that this is not the kind of issue that can be put off or ignored. Read on as our experts at Brian Wear Plumbing discuss why calling for prompt sewer repair in Columbia, MO…

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