Dealing with a clogged drain can be frustrating. You want to fix it yourself and save money, but without the right tools or experience, a DIY job could do more harm than good The good news is \ [...]

Imagine turning on your faucet at home to brush your teeth, and instead of clean tap water flowing out, you’re met with a discolored liquid that reeks of chlorine. Upon further investigation, you [...]

Lately, you’ve been frustrated by inconveniently low water pressure. Your showerhead doesn’t spray efficiently, filling the bathtub is painstaking, and you’re not even sure if your washing [...]

If your home still has galvanized pipes, you could be sitting on a ticking time bomb. Galvanized pipes are the leading cause of low water pressure, rusty water, and costly leaks. Fortunately, [...]

Your water heater is most likely one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind appliances in your home. However, this tucked-away appliance is one of the largest energy consumers in your house, and in [...]

You’ve likely never given it a second thought — a tiny valve tucked away on the side or top of your water heater.  While it may not look impressive, the T&P relief valve is your water [...]

You’re replacing your water heater — or maybe installing one in a new home — and your plumber asks a question you didn’t expect … “Do you want a direct vent or power vent system?” Suddenly, [...]

A long, hot shower at the end of an exhausting day. An automatic dishwasher that washes a week’s worth of dishes with virtually no hands-on time.  Most of us can’t imagine life without a [...]

Did your household suddenly get bigger? Are you running out of hot water more and more frequently? And is that leading to squabbles and late arrivals to work or school? Switching from a tank to a [...]

You’re halfway through your morning shower when the water turns lukewarm — again. Maybe there’s a faint metallic smell, or you’ve noticed rust-colored water staining the tub. Your water heater [...]