Plumbing

Care For Your Drain The Natural Way

Slow-draining plumbing fixtures are a pain in the showerhead. It always starts as a slow creep...

Factcheck: How Wasteful Are Steam Boilers?

Vintage boilers are common in older apartment buildings and homes, complete with their delightful...

What Size Water Heater Do I Need?

When buying a water heater, getting one that's the right size is critically important. If...

Fall Maintenance: Freezeproof Faucets

If you live in an area with frosty winters, you know the agony of exploding pipes and the...

Eeeewwww! Sewage Overflow In Basement!

This is such a disgusting topic to write about. And to research, eww. Of course, if you’re...

Tree Roots Vs. Your Sewer Line

The lmysterious thing about tree roots growing into sewer lines is that it happens below ground,...

Water Drips From Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Have you noticed lately that water drips from the bathroom exhaust fan or the joint around...

Estimating The Cost Of Installing A Gas Line

The cost of installing a gas line can run from a few hundred dollars to into the thousands,...