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Guides from Drains By James Inc.
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Grease, Wipes and Fatbergs: What Never Belongs in Your Drains
The cheapest drain repair is the clog that never forms, and most of it comes down to a few habits.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Hydro Jetting or a Drain Snake: Which One Does Your Line Need?
Both tools clear drains, but they solve different problems and they aren't interchangeable.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Cast Iron Sewer Pipe: Reline It or Dig It Up?
Cured-in-place lining puts a new pipe inside the old one, and the lawn stays where it is.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
What a Sewer Camera Inspection Shows Before You Buy an Older House
The pipe under the lawn is the one part of an old house nobody can see, until a camera goes in.
October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Why the Same Drain Keeps Clogging, and What Actually Stops It
A repeat clog usually means the cause is still sitting in the pipe, so the fix has to reach it.