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    Today humankind have all the essentials to keep sanitary, and they can do that without a second thought. They have toilets that flush, toothbrushes and toothpaste to brush their teeth with, and even just toilet paper. But back in the Medieval Times, things weren’t as simple as it is today. So how did they do it, having none of the usual amenities? People from nobles to even serfs used the restroom. They had something called a privy, which was also known as an outhouse. All privies would offer little to no privacy and would just be a block of wood over a hole in the ground. If the privy was inside, the waste would fall into a moat and you would never see it again. If the privy was outside, it would be a whole other case. You would use something called a chamber pot or a bedpan and the waste would just stay there. Once the pot was completely filled, it would be thrown outside. The streets would have a ditch going down the middle to collect the secreted material. Doing this spread diseases and even though people knew about this, no one did anything about it. These days, after we use the restroom we have a roll of toilet paper there and ready to go for us. Back then, there was no such thing as toilet paper. People generally used nature to help aid them with keeping clean after they were done. Things including leaves and moss would be used to clean. The upper class, or nobles, had people called Groom of the Stool who would help them do their business. In the Middle…

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    Toilet Repair | Plumber Staten Island If your toilet frequently clogs, runs on its own, experiences poor flushing, is loose or if you need any type of toilet repair or replacement, a Platinum Plumbing plumber in Staten Island can resolve your toilet problems with prompt, effective service. Clogged Toilets When plunging fails to clear a clogged toilet it is time to call a licensed plumber in Staten Island. Frequent clogs may be a sign of a problem in the sewer pipe. Platinum Plumbing plumbers are…

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    Plumber Staten Island | Water Main Leak The water main is the water supply pipe that connects your home to the water meter. When a water main leak occurs, it can be obvious or hidden from sight. Water bubbling up from the ground is an obvious sign of a water main leak. Not all leaks are as obvious, and the only sign may be an elevated water bill and reduced water pressure. A Platinum Plumbing licensed plumber in Staten Island can take care of your home’s leak with prompt, efficient and…

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    Flapper Research Paper

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    Toilet Running? Then You Better Catch One Of These 3 Problems Have a toilet in your home that is constantly running? Not only is this a huge annoyance, but it wastes water that is going right down the drain. Here are some common reasons that your toilet could be running cause causing your home’s water bill to increase as a result. Chain Problems Inside the tank of the toilet, you’ll find a chain that connects the flushing handle to a flapper. The lapper covers the tank’s drain, and the handle…

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    Plumber In The Colony, TX

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    Having a good plumber in The Colony, TX on speed dial is one of the smartest things you can do for yourself and your home because plumbing system breakdowns can be a nightmare. Plumbing pipes snake behind walls, under floors and in attics and attached to those pipes are faucets, spigots, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters and an endless number of drains. All of these combine to make diagnosing and repairing a plumbing problem difficult for even the most experienced…

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    Remodel Plumbers

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    Bathroom Remodel | Plumbers Arlington A bathroom remodel is one of the best ways to increase the value of your Arlington, TX home. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing plumbers in Arlington can increase both the value and convenience of your bathroom with on demand hot water, no touch faucets, the moving of drains, water and gas lines to accommodate your new bathroom design, and more. You can rely on the Ben Franklin quality of services, and our attention to detail. The number of styles, fixtures and…

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    Hydrophobic Spray Essay

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    the lotus effect. This effect has been widely used for curtain walls and roofs of structures benefiting from no or low maintenance. Title: The Do’s and Don’ts of Bathroom Plumbing Description- DIY bathroom plumbing is always the best option for saving on the costs involved but if you are not skilled at this job, go for professional plumbers. Bathroom plumbing is considered one of the most special tasks in a bathroom renovation project. Prior to attempting DIY plumbing essentials in the…

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    Convenient Shower Rooms

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    members an easy place to get cleaned up before they leave. Work sites, gyms, schools, beaches, and swimming pool restrooms are just a few of the places where many people would appreciate having a place to shower. There are various sizes available so you can determine which will fit in the allotted space. The multi-person shower stalls will not take up as much room as have individual shower stalls, yet it will give the person using the shower a comfortable space to wash. Semi-Circular Shower…

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    Faucet Repair Case Study

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    Arlington Leaky plumbing fixtures can waste significant amounts of water over time, costing you money. Prompt leak repair will provide the advantage of water conservation, reduced cost, and the prevention of water damage to your home. Contact a Benjamin Franklin plumber in Arlington for faucet repair, fixture replacement, or other needed plumbing services. Identifying the Source of the Leak Inspect the following as potential sources of water leaks: • Sinks: Leaky faucets in your kitchen,…

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    Boys also display the strongest neurological effects. If lead enters the body it interferes with normal cell function and physical logical process. “The nervous system is the most sensitive to lead.Drinking water is usually a smaller source of exposure to lead, but this varies greatly among homes, schools, and other buildings, and can add to other lead sources. Infants drinking formula can get half of their lead exposure from drinking water.”(Psu). Lead can get into water by using pesticides and…

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