With the right instructions and background many home repairs are quite simple, and that goes for soldering copper tube, too.
Saniflo’s Sanimarin 4 brings conventional residential plumbing comfort to an off-grid tiny home by leveraging a macerating toilet system’s grinding and pumping capabilities as well
Reconstruction of the walls and floor can present problems for a major bathroom overhaul. By Rob Robillard Bathrooms are botched more than any other room
Have you ever stepped into the shower only to be greeted by a burst of icy cold water? As a homeowner, you quickly learn the
Is a Tankless Water Heater right for Your Home?
A simple leaky gasket can cause a big problem. By Matt Weber You wouldn’t think a bathtub overflow
By Merle Henkenius How will you know when your water heater needs to be replaced? When its steel
By Matt Weber A shower diverter valve switches the supply of water from the faucet to the shower
By Merle Henkenius If your home’s drinking water has an unpleasant taste or is occasionally cloudy, an inline water filter is often an easy and
Up Close with Glass Shower Stall Enclosures By Rob Robillard My brother, a master plumber, always says the shower is the heart of the bathroom.
Discover small problems before they get big. The purpose of a home inspection is to examine the inside and outside of a home, including the
Tips for Retrieving Items Dropped in a Sink Drain By Robert Robillard
By Matt Weber Tankless water heaters have carved a healthy niche in the residential market thanks to their energy-efficiency and convenient on-demand hot water
By Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Creative thinking combined with innovate building products give rise to a beautiful basement bathroom. Hal Jones was adding
The evolution of plumbing has given rise to PEX as a new standard in construction. Whereas traditional copper supply lines still provide a very strong,
Solving Common Household Drain Problems
How to Install a Touch-activated Faucet
A Step-by-step guide to Upgrading a Bathroom Faucet
New water-conserving toilet valves can save money and resources.
Q: Can you explain hard water? I see tons of commercials for products to get rid of it. Why should I worry about it?
Q: I have a leaking copper pipe supply line in the basement. Is there a quick fix for this, or should I call a plumber?
An outdoor copper shower can make a great addition for the summer months
Is it about time you did something about that old kitchen faucet—the one that goes drip, drip, drip and leaks a constant stream of water?
Q. What is an incinerating toilet? A. Designed for use where no drain lines or septic/sewer system exists, an incinerating toilet is a waterless toilet
If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
How to Clear the Clogs when the Plumbing Backs Up
I’d like to install a new bathroom in my basement, but there are no existing drain lines in the foundation slab. Are there any other
Q: I’m considering replacing my old water heater with a tankless version. Are these things all they’re cracked up to be? A: Tankless water heaters
Q: Several spots in our plumbing system began to leak over the last year, so we had to replace some of the galvanized pipe. Last
Radiant floor heating is a great way to warm the home.
Energy efficiency and an endless supply of hot water make tankless water heaters an appealing appliance for many homeowners.
EHT explores the wonders of a toilet that flushes up.
Chances are if your home is more than 30 years old, you have some steel piping. This steel piping may be for plumbing supply
If your toilet, or water closet, is old or in need of repair, you may find it’s cheaper to install a new one than to
No matter what material is used for the surface of a deck, the substructure is likely to be built with wood. Over time, water leaking through deck boards can cause hidden damage unless the wooden joinery of the foundation is properly protected. In fact, builders have reported that wood left exposed to the elements can […]
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