A HOME repair specialist and TikTok user has shared some strategies for saving money at Home Depot.
Twin brothers Jim and Dave Schuelke co-own the company Twin Home Experts, as well as a TikTok account with the same name.
Their company specializes in plumbing, mold removal, leak detection, water damage restoration, and rodent control solutions.
On the other hand, their TikTok page focuses on home repair tips and tricks, as well as advice for saving money at popular hardware stores.
The account has nearly 600,000 followers, and the twins have amassed more than 6million likes.
In a recent video, they explained how to fix a leaky dishwasher air gap without calling a plumber and spending up to $150 on repairs.
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Air gaps prevent dirty water from circulating back into the dishwasher, contaminating clean plates and cutlery.
Since most dishwashers connect with the rest of a kitchen's plumbing, the air gap will have connections to the sink, and garbage disposal.
If you have an air gap, it'll likely be on your kitchen counter near the sink.
As Schuelke explained, debris in your garbage disposal can lead to a clogged air gap.
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Air gaps can start to leak or spit out water if they're clogged.
To fix a clog, you'll need to remove the exterior parts of the air gap so you can see into the pipe.
Then, Schuelke recommends placing a paper towel roll over the open air gap and blowing down into it.
He advised gripping the top and bottom of the roll tightly while you do this.
The air should kick anything creating the clog back into the garbage disposal or drain, fixing the leaky air gap.
Calling a plumber to unclog your air gap can cost more than $100, so Schuelke suggests this DIY hack instead.
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