While many of us have had to replace a faucet or two in our homes, replacing the toilet is a little less commonplace. Since toilets can last decades with proper care and maintenance, they usually fly under the replacement radar. But after four or five decades, the components might show signs of wear and tear, …
Cooking and food prep often result in substantial food scraps, including fruit and vegetable peels, cuttings from meat, and unwanted parts of certain produce. If you cook frequently, these scraps pile up fast. While composting is an excellent way to reuse these scraps, some folks don’t have this option. So, the next best thing? A …
Considering an Ultra faucet? Before you purchase a brand-new faucet, it doesn’t hurt to do some research. After all, it wouldn’t be ideal to buy and install a faucet only to read through customer reviews and discover it’s notorious for premature failure. So, to avoid a tragic outcome such as that, it’s best to take …
Perhaps you just hopped out of the shower, but you noticed the shower head was pretty grubby while in there. Some of the tiny holes in the face of the fixture are blocked, restricting the water flow and making the stream inconsistent, and there’s gunk on the front of the shower head, making it look …
A leaky kitchen faucet is problematic, not just because the constant dripping sound is enough to drive us crazy. It can contribute to your water bill, especially if it goes on for a while. On top of that, unaddressed problems that cause the leak will only worsen, not better, so the situation will continually progress …
PEX plumbing has taken the plumbing world by storm in the past few years, commanding the attention of many (but particularly DIYers). After all, the material is cheap, flexible, and easy to install, so why wouldn’t you choose PEX over a rigid material? While PEX certainly has its perks, it’s essential to understand the specifics …
Like most appliances, garbage disposals can go on strike every now and again. Maybe they simply hum instead of grinding food waste or fail to drain correctly – whatever it is, it’s problematic. Since most kitchen sinks drain through their garbage disposals, including double sinks, the non-draining garbage disposal is problematic. Key Points: So, if …
Having toilet pipes freeze during the year’s cold months can be aggravating, to say the least. Not to mention, it can be pretty terrifying if one day you wake up and your toilet isn’t working the way you’d like it to. We’ll take a look at how to tell and what to do if your …
With the icy grips of winter on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing our homes. If you have a water softener, this includes its water treatment equipment. That said, the temperatures may only pose a threat to water softeners in certain locations, so extra precautions are necessary for specific situations. This guide …
For many Americans, water out of the tap is good enough for drinking, washing, cooking, and cleaning. Water is water, right? While this is technically true, there are different types of water: hard and soft. If you’ve never heard of hard or soft water, this might sound downright bizarre. Key Points: After all, how can …
Brizo’s faucet lineup is visually stunning – it features lustrous finishes, dazzling silhouettes, and contemporary designs. Several faucets even boast a seamless combination of elegant designs and cutting-edge technology features for convenient usage. But all of this comes at a cost, as these products have steep price tags. Key Points: So, before you commit to …
Unless you live in the balmy tropics of a deep southern state, you probably have some sort of heating system in your home. Heating systems are essential in northern parts of the U.S., whether woodstoves, heat pumps, boilers, or furnaces, as cooler fall/spring temperatures and harsh winters demand supplemental heat. Key Points: Each heating system …
Garbage disposals are a handy addition to nearly any kitchen – they help keep your plumbing free of food clogs and effortlessly take care of food scraps. With a garbage disposal, you don’t need to meticulously pick wayward food scraps from the sink to avoid a troublesome clog. Instead, you can rinse the leftover scraps …
Obviously, a good kitchen faucet is one that functions well. However, the right faucet will also fit the style of your kitchen. Oil rubbed bronze faucets are among the most aesthetically versatile faucets on the market today. These chemically aged faucets perfectly capture the rustic, yet stylish, feel of oiled bronze. They combine functionality and …
You’re cleaning up the kitchen, sweeping food scraps from the sink into the garbage disposal as it runs. But then, uh oh! The garbage disposal stopped draining, causing water to back up into the sink. Now what? Why isn’t the garbage disposal draining? Key Points: This can happen for multiple reasons, some easier to address …
As you browse through your local home improvement center, you’ll probably come across a section of colorful, coiled tubing. This flexible tubing, known as PEX, is a popular pick for plumbing systems. It’s a durable, flexible, and inexpensive option, making it a favorite of DIYers. And the best part? It’s easy to install! Key Points: …
PEX fittings are an essential piece of PEX plumbing systems. They provide watertight seals between sections of the pipe, ensuring water traveling through remains inside the pipe instead of around it. There may come a time when you need to remove the PEX fittings, perhaps to address an issue or replumb the area. Key Points: …
As a well-known household name, it’s no surprise that Delta products appear in thousands of homes nationwide. Lavatory faucets, bar faucets, toilets, bathtubs, showerheads, and more – the list goes on and on. Among its lengthy list of products, you’ll find shower mixing valves. Key Points: While these products are well-designed and perform well most …