11 Things You Should Never Put in Your Drain

Clogging up your drains can be easier than you think! We all have those moments where we watch some unwanted item slip in to our sink and think "That's alright, it won't be a big deal." The truth, however, is it may become a big deal sooner than later.

Homeowners spend more money unclogging their drains then necessary. Thanks to Huffington Post, we have a list of 11 items you should never put in your drain, to save you some frustration and money!

1. Fat
2. Grease and Oil
3. Orange Peels
4. Coffee Grinds
5. Eggshells
6. Tea Leaves
7. Semolina
8. Metamucil And Other Medications
9. Jello
10. Potato Peels
11. Rice

Make your life simpler and start breaking any bad habits today! Too late? Call New York Plumbing and Sewer Rooter to get your drains cleared.

Learn more on why these 11 items should never be found in your drain at huffingtonpost.com.

Service Spotlight: We fix leaks and all your other plumbing needs!

Fix a leak week is over but that doesn't mean it's too late to take action regarding your leaks! With beautiful spring weather on the way, fix these minor problems in your home now, so you don't have to worry about them when you want to be enjoying your home!

Here's a tip: Add a drop of food coloring to your toilet tank. If the color shows up in your bowl, you have a leak! Make sure to flush to avoid staining your toilet. It's that simple!

Leave any unnecessary stress behind you and check for leaks today. Call NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter to fix your leaks or handle any of your other plumbing needs. Our services include:

• Leaky Pipes
• Appliance Hook-ups
• Hot Water Heaters
• Frozen Pipes
• Ceiling Leaks
• Violations Removed
• Faucets New Installations
• Shower Bodies
• Toilets and Sinks Installed
• Any other Plumbing Needs

Let us know how our service was on our Facebook page! 

World Water Day 2014

World Water Day 2014 is this Saturday, March 22nd. This year the UN System's attention will be paid to identifying best practices that can make a water- and energy-efficient 'Green Industry' a reality. This years key messages include: 

1. Water requires energy and energy requires water.

2. Supplies are limited and demand is increasing.

3. Saving energy is saving water. Saving water is saving energy.

4. The “bottom billion” urgently needs access to both water and sanitation services, and electricity.

5. Improving water and energy efficiency is imperative as are coordinated, coherent and concerted policies.

Read more at unwater.org. 

Celebrate Spring with New Stores on Long Island

It's been a long and cold winter in New York, worrying about pipes bursting and shoveling up snow. However, the official first day of spring is this Thursday, March 20th and the beginnings of spring cleaning are underway. Weather you want to cheer yourself up with a new spring wardrobe, or add a fresh, vibrant look to your home, consider 1 of the 101 new stores on Long Island.

We'll provide you with a few listed on Explore LI:

Francesca's Collections

Westfield South Shore Mall, Bay Shore
Opened: February 21, 2014

Plato's Closet
6153 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
Opened: February 13, 2014

C. Wonder
The Americana Shops, Manhasset
Opened: December 6th, 2013

West Elm
Walt Whitman Shops, Huntington Station
Opened: November 7th, 2013

Target
124 E. Jericho Tpke., Huntington Station
Opened: October 8th, 2013

Let us know of other hot spots for shopping to kick off the spring on our Facebook page! If you find hidden leaks during your spring cleaning routine, call NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter.

St. Patrick's Day on Long Island

Are you Irish? It doesn't matter on Long Island! There are plenty of events for everyone to celebrate this St. Patrick's Day Weekend. Whether your looking for a party or a parade, Suffolk County Plumbing & Sewer Rooter has options for you below:

Parties

• Bangers & Mash Concert - Martha Clara Vineyard - Riverhead - March 14
• St. Patty's Day Leprechaun Bar Crawl 2014 Huntington NY - Huntington Village - March 15
• St Patricks Day Dance at the American Legion of Lindenhurst - American Legion Post 1120 - Lindenhurst - March 15
• St. Patrick's Day Hooley with Dermont McEvoy - New York - Cornelia Street Cafe - March 17

Parades

• 2014 Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade - Westhampton Beach - Mar. 15 - 12:00pm
• 2014 Cutchogue St. Patrick's Day Parade - Cutchogue - Mar. 15 - 2:00pm-6:00pm
• 2014 St. James St. Patrick's Day Parade - St. James - Mar. 16 - 1:00pm
• 2014 Center Moriches St. Patrick's Day Parade - Center Moriches - Mar. 16

Let us know what you choose to do to celebrate the holiday on our Facebook page.

Read more at longisland.com.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County: Happy 102nd Birthday

At NY Plumbing and Sewer Rooter were proud of our community and enjoy celebrating milestones with one another. Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 is Girl Scout's 102nd birthday! As an organization much older than all of us, it is important to remember how dedicated they have been to providing our children with confidence and character to make the world a better place. As plumbers we believe in the value of good character and good service and want to help spread the word!

Come out tomorrow, from 11am - 9m, and Celebrate at Hurricane Grill by bringing this flyer to support GSNC! It's a great opportunity to enjoy one another while benefiting a great cause. 

Let us know if you'll be attending on our Facebook page! 

New Generation of Cheap Water Filters: Inspired by Nature!

MIT engineers are testing out new and cheap ways to filter water, and all you need is a stick! Costly manmade filters are reliable, but unaffordable for the developing world. That's why scientist Rohit Karnik is testing out the technology beneath the bark of an ordinary tree!

According to Time, "The branch’s vascular system contains membranes designed to filter out microscopic air bubbles. Karnik found that those same membranes could filter out harmful bacteria as well, apparently as much as 99.9%." If you've ever heard of a tree's xylem, that is what he is talking about.

The possible health risks have not been confirmed, but there is no doubt we're taking filtration in a whole new direction!

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