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		<title>Home Plumbing Alert: Prepare Your Sump Pump for Spring Rains</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While some home plumbing tasks can be tackled on your own, others should be left to residential plumbers. This article explains why sump pump inspection should be done by a pro to avoid flooding and the damage and health problems it can bring. <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/home-plumbing-alert-prepare-your-sump-pump-for-spring-rains-2012-04">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Portland Water Bureau Water Main Issues Insurance Warning</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is your home plumbing responsibility to get residential plumbing services to repair damage to a broken water main line. Unfortunately, there are insurance companies that are offering policies for this that are not on the up and up. This blog post explains some common red flags to alert you to a bogus offer. <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/home-plumbing-news-insurance-warning-2012-04">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Residential Plumbing: Locating Your Water Main Shut-Off Valves</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:48:46 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[DIY Plumbing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Something as simple as knowing where your water main shut-off valve is can save you from needing Portland plumbing services. A lot of damage can be spared if a pipe bursts when you know how to shut off your water. Learn how to find your shut-off valve to avoid the damage that can be caused every second the water stays on. <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/residential-plumbing-services-water-main-shut-off-valves-2012-04">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Portland Plumbing Services that Carry the Tools (That Save You Money)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:20:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although you may be tempted to fix your home plumbing yourself, Portland plumbers are really the experts when it comes to tricks and tools to get the job done. Read about how it may be better to call on Portland plumbing services the next time you find yourself with a clogged drain or leaky faucet. <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/portland-plumbing-services-that-carry-the-tools-that-save-you-money-2012-04">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Portlandia: Make that Plumbing Service Call</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people attempt to take on their own plumbing jobs and repairs, but perhaps you should leave it to Portland plumbers instead. Messing around with your plumbing can end up causing more damage or a job that will require more work in the end. Read on why Portland service calls can save you time and money. <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/portland-service-calls-plumbing-in-portlandia-2012-04">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Home Plumbing Maintenance: Conducting a Spring Plumbing Checkup</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, springtime! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and it’s time for a home plumbing checkup. That last bit might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of spring, but this is indeed the perfect &#8230; <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/home-plumbing-maintenance-checklist-for-spring-2012-04">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Most Common Causes of a Clogged Drain</title>
		<link>http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/clogged-drain-causes-3-common-culprits-2012-03</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This blog post discusses how a clogged drain can be avoided by not putting three particular substances in it. Learn more about why these substances cause a higher need for drain cleaning. <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/clogged-drain-causes-3-common-culprits-2012-03">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>3 Tips for Maintaining Your Toilet Plumbing</title>
		<link>http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/toilet-plumbing-3-maintenance-tips-2012-03</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping a fully operational toilet generally isn’t considered too much of a challenge. However, toilet clogs and other related issues can easily occur when this essential fixture is neglected instead of regularly maintained. To avoid major problems requiring the help &#8230; <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/toilet-plumbing-3-maintenance-tips-2012-03">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Basement Flooding Causing Winter Woes? Portland Plumbers to the Rescue</title>
		<link>http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/leaky-pipes-cause-basement-flooding-2012-03</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living in the Pacific Northwest, we are all accustomed to those rainy days that seem to last forever. As any Portland plumber can tell you, when the dreary weather continues for long periods of time, causing local rivers and streets &#8230; <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/leaky-pipes-cause-basement-flooding-2012-03">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tip of the Month: Don’t Flush That</title>
		<link>http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/toilet-clogs-what-not-to-flush-2012-03</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that as one of the most important fixtures in your home, your toilet needs to be in tip-top shape at all times. However, when an item is flushed that your toilet plumbing is not meant to handle, &#8230; <a href="http://www.3mountainsplumbing.com/blog/toilet-clogs-what-not-to-flush-2012-03">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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