-If travelling for the holidays, do not turn your heat below 60. It's also a good idea to turn your water off at the main shut off valve - if a leak should occur while you are gone, this will minimize the damage.
-Try not to put any fats, oils or fibrous/tough materials (including sweet potatoes, egg shells and poultry skins) down your drain or into your garbage disposal.
-Turn your disposal on before throwing any food scraps into it. Also let your disposal run for at least 10-15 seconds before and after using it to be sure that all of the food waste has flushed through.
-Avoid using flushable wipes - they are often not as 'flushable' as the manufacturer makes them out to be and can commonly cause backups.
-Keep a trash can nearby toilets and make sure it's visible to discourage guests from flushing unwanted items.
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