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Hidden Problems of a Bathroom Remodel
Bath, Construction How-To, PEX, Plumbing - Directory, Remodeling
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 in the house. With bathroom remodels people often focus on easy-to-see things like tile colors and layout, or special amenities like heated floors. These are all important, but you also need to think about the […]
Can I heat my house with a water heater? Or should I use a boiler?
Air Conditioner, Alternative Heating, Alternative Methods of Heating, Energy Efficiency, Flooring Installation, Floors, PEX, Plumbing - Directory, Radiant Heat
by Brian Whitehurst of Pexheat.com We at Pexheat.com get asked this question a lot. I would like to take this chance to outline some of the important details worth considering when selecting a heat plant for your home, shop or business. After looking at these 4 points you should be able to determine if a water heater is applicable to […]
Making PVC Connections
Joining the Most Popular Piping
PEX Plumbing for the DIY’er
By Matt Weber, Photos By Hal Jones Faster, Easier and Less Expensive than Old-fashioned Plumbing Methods.
Working with Steel Pipe
Chances are if your home is more than 30 years old, you have some steel piping. This steel piping may be for plumbing supply lines or a gas piping system. The material of choice for plumbing these days, however, is plastic or copper. Copper, either rigid or tubing, is by far the most popular supply line used in the […]