GREEN PLUMBING
High Efficiency Electric Water Heater? Finally, Yes There Is.
Is There Any Such Thing As A High Efficiency Electric Water Heater? I’ve replaced many electric water heaters over the years and every time I do I feel bad that the people are stuck with an electric heater. There is nothing that makes the electric meter spin quite...
Hansgrohe Kicks Off “Power of the Shower Campaign”
Hansgrohe "Power of the Shower Campaign" Kicks Off With Hand Shower Giveaway Boy has the concept of the shower changed in the last 20 years. I remember when high-end homes went super fancy with one rain head piped through the ceiling. Maybe a few luxury homes...
THE PLUMBING PRO
How to Use the International Plumbing Code: Step by Step Guide
Whether you are in the nascent stages of your plumbing career or you have worked in the field for a long time, knowing the International Plumbing Code is essential. In order to put the practices into play, you must understand how to use the code. In fact, knowing its...
Top 10 Lavatory Faucets Under $300.00
The Best Lavatory Faucets For The Budget Conscience I have people message me quite often asking what my favorite toilets, sump pumps, kitchen sink faucets etc. Ask and you shall receive. This is my very first top ten list and I’m gonna start out with lavatory faucets...
ARTICLES
Top 9 Best Water Storage Tanks on the Market
The age-old adage says that a wise man prepares for war in times of peace. Of course, the same can be said about prevention in general. Every home should be prepared in case of emergencies and other extraordinary situations. Because it's the most precious element and...
Seven Simple Tips on How to Fix a Leaky Faucet
A leaky faucet often indicates a problem with one of the parts being worn out. How you go about repairing the faucet depends on where it drips and the mechanical makeup of your faucet. You have four main types of faucets that will depend on compression, disc,...
How to Choose the Perfect Sink Basin for Your Bathroom
Even though its basic concept is pretty straightforward, the sink basin is a really versatile bathroom fixture. Over the years, many variations have sprouted, each of them functioning as a specialized adaptation of the basic basin model. They all adapt to specific...
What Is a Water Pressure Pump: How to Easily Install It at Home
Low water pressure is an issue that plagues many homeowners. It can affect old and new houses and can be difficult to remedy. The good news is, you don’t have to put up with it. Installing a water pressure pump can significantly improve your troubles. This article...
The Benefits of Joining a Plumbing Contractors Association and How to
Without a doubt, modern plumbing comes from a long and rich history of effort and cooperation. One of the peaking moments of this history was the creation of associations in 1860. Most plumbing contractors used to be part of an association. Although that is no longer...
FAQs
Toilet Seats – Know What You're Sitting On (Part 2)
That brings us to the second part of our toilet seat blow out. We thought we would give you a list of terms used in describing different parts of a toilet seat. Use these terms freely when talking to your local plumbing technician, they'll be amazed by your knowledge...
Sump Pump Challenge
Surprising Sump Pump Challenge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sluC5RNc0QI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFEv7mNxFIk With so many choices and so much advertising devoted to sump pumps we thought we would put together a challenge to see just who's pump has the...
TROUBLESHOOTING
3 Common Sewer Backup Causes & Quick Fixes
A sewer backup is never a fun thing to deal with. Not only are they messy, but there is also a multitude of different sewer backup causes that you will have to consider. This article is going to explore three of the most common sewer backup causes. It is also going to...
8 Trenchless Sewer Repair Benefits You Should Know
Anyone who ever tore their yard up to replace an outdated sewer line knows the mess that follows. Along with digging these trenches, it takes more time, which adds up to further labor costs. Luckily, new technology has emerged in recent years where you don't have to...
