When you live on a farm and are on well water (not town water), extra special attention needs to be made on what you put in your toilet. We have a septic system, so we don’t really want any surprises, if you know what I mean!
I was interested in hearing about Tammy Buchanan and what plumbing tips she has to share.
As a plumber, founder of Small Jobs Plumbing – the first female owned and operated plumbing company in Nova Scotia – and mother to an eight-year-old boy, nobody knows clogs better than Tammy Buchanan! And while you might not always think of it, one of her top tips for avoiding plumbing problems is starting with a toilet paper that breaks down quickly in water. This is especially true if you have low-flow toilets or a septic system, own a cottage or RV or simply have a kid who can’t help but put a little too much in the bowl!
Now, Tammy wants to share her tips and advice on how to fix some of the most common toilet troubles with Canadians through the e•z Toilet Fixes videos on Majesta.com.
I wanted to check it out for myself and decided to do the “shake test” with my 5 year old daughter.
Our findings were surprising!
NOTE: Please excuse the video. The kid is cute, but I’m no cinematography whiz!
As you can see, even Little One knows that MAJESTA breaks apart much faster than a leading brand of toilet paper. Even she knows it means no clogging up of our septic system!
I’m pretty excited to share this with my Life on Manitoulin readers. If you have a cottage, RV, or like us, have well water/septic system, this may be of interest to you too.
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I learned how to unclog a toilet
I had no idea how much water older toilets used – crazy!
I learned I have been using the wrong type of plunger all along! I have the one for sinks only haha
I learned the benefits of a low flush toilet
I learned how to change a Toilet Flapper! OMG , this is so easy.
Older toilets use 13L of water per flush? Crazy!!
I learned how to change a toilet flapper
I learned that there is a dual flush toilet
I learned that I need to go get a different plunger !
I learned how to change a toilet flapper
Toilet flapper to be changed. Interesting.. now if only it had a guide on changing the flange
Umclogging a toilet
I learned how to change a toilet flapper. Not as difficult as I thought!
i learned how to unclog a toilet
I learned about the benefits of dual flush toilets
I learned how to unclog a toilet
I like the how to unclog the toilet tip
WOW…I learned that older toilets use 13L of water per flush. It’s great to know the newer energy efficient ones give you an option of 4L or 6L. I enjoyed the toilet paper rule of thumb. Once it hits the ground, you have enough! I’m going to implement this rule in our home! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I learned some toilets have dual flush feature, interesting
I learned the benefits of a dual flush toilet….I didn’t even know they existed :/
I learned how to change a toilet flapper!
I learned how to properly unclog a toilet
I learned how to change a toilet flapper!
benefits of a Low Flow or Dual Flush Toilet
How to change a toilet flapper – which I have to do!! handy timing!
Hot to unclog a toilet. I should really know how to do that.
I learned about dual flush toilets
I learned about the dual flushing toilet, cool
I learned how to change a toilet flapper,,great site!
That the dual flush is the way to go!
I learned How to Change a
Toilet Flapper!
I learned about dual flush toilet.
The How to Change a Toilet Flapper was great , that is something I could do myself and save me money as I wouldnt have to call a handy man
I learned How to Change a
Toilet Flapper
I learn about the benefits of a Low Flow or Dual Flush Toilet and how to change a flap!
I learned many tips on how to unclog a toilet beginning with having the proper plunger.
I learned that a good toilet plunger has a “horn” at the bottom of it.
I had no idea that plungers were made for different things, other than toilets; who knew?
I learned how to change a toilet flapper.
how to change the toilet flapper
I learn about the benefits of a Low Flow or Dual Flush Toilet
I learned the different shaped plungers are made for different purposes. Luckily, the one I own is the one made for toilets (although I didn’t know that when I bought it!)
I learned I need a new plunger! I don’t have one like that – plus I never turn off the valve! Great tips!!
Interesting read ..how to unclog a toilet
I learned you should pump a septic tank every 2 years.
the dual flush toilet
Just learned about the dual flush toilet
I learned that there is a dual flush toilet. I had no idea a toilet like this existed.
I learned about the Benefits of a Low Flow or Dual Flush Toilet. It was really interesting to learn how much water they save compared to 10 years ago.
How to unplug a toilet, good thing to know
I learned that there are two types of chemical toilets.
I learned about about the dual flush toilet
I liked the info on How to Unclog a Toilet
A Septic tank should be flushed every 2 years.
I learned how to change a toilet flapper. Handy to know
I learned that it is recommended that a septic tank should be pumped every 2 years.
I learned how to unclog a toilet!
I learnt how to Unclog a Toilet
This is a task I always have someone else do, next time I will give it a shot.
I would like to install a dual-flush water saving toilet.
That we need a dual flush!
unclogging toilet
I always wondered about the dual flush toilet. Very interesting
How To Change A Toilet Flapper was pretty helpful! 😀
I learned how to change a toilet flapper. Now I know how to do it myself without waiting for my husband!
i like the Benefits of a Low Flow
or Dual Flush Toilet
Maintain a Healthy
Chemical Toilet
I learned that I should be adding some water to my chemical toilet in my RV as soon as I empty it!
I learned different suggestions on how to unclog a toilet
How to Unclog a Toilet was interesting.
I found the dual flush toilet interesting
I learned the benefits of low flow and dual flush toilets.
Love the info on dual flush toilets. Will be in the market for one soon
Benefits of a low flow and dual flow toilet!! Yahoo!! Let’s save on water and flush with the appropriate amount of power!! 🙂
I learned some awesome tips on
how to unclog a toilet
how to unclog a toilet. i have a plunger but wouldn’t know how to use it
now I know more about the dual flush I installed.. never really knew what it did
I learned how to Maintain a HealthySeptic System.
Honestly. I’m really happy to learn i can use Majesta here. I have a sceptic tank and i’m always afraid to try new toilet paper. You make my day 😉
I never new u should turn your water valve off when plunging! I will definitly do that next time!
learned how to change the toilet flapper—did not know this before
Love that they plant three trees for every one they use for a Majesta product…
how to unclog a toilet…very relevant in my house lol
I learned how to change the toilet flapper ! awesome 🙂 Some great tips on their site.
I learned how much less water it takes to flush a toilet now, love dual flush! 🙂
I like the idea of dual flush toilets
I have a toddler and any extra tips on getting out a clog is good news for me. I to appreciate the water saving toilet. Thanks so much for chance to win.
I didn’t realize how much difference there was between the water volume flushed now from 10 years ago. I knew there has been improvements but I had no idea it was a 50% reduction between now and then. I love the dual flush toilets
I learned how to change the toilet flapper which is a good thing to know!
Im going to show up Hubby with How to Change a Toilet Flapper!
I learned how to change a toilet flapper
I found the How to Maintain a Healthy Chemical Toilet article interesting.
I heard that the e-z toilet paper is perfect for septic tanks and portable toilets.
I liked the info on how to change the toilet flapper as our guest bathroom needs this done.
The most interesting thing I learned most toilets today flushes 6 Litres vs. 13 litres back in the day. I think if we ever need to replace our toilets, I’ll go with a dual flush toilet.
Jeannie, same here! Dual flush seems to be the way to go.