A loud shower is a frustrating problem, to say the least. The good news is that it’s completely fixable. Age, piping, and a clogged showerhead will all give you a shower you aren’t necessarily prepared for or looking forward to. Believe it or not, the strange noise your shower makes is very common and easily …
Dishwashers are a common occurrence in many households. When it comes to cleaning dishes quickly and efficiently, a dishwasher is more than likely the solution. Not to mention, you are in no way held responsible for handwashing all the dishes, which is nice. The downside? Like all machines, eventually, over time, something goes wrong. Whether …
Perhaps you recently installed a water softener to banish the woes of hard water in your home. Goodbye, mineral deposits! Goodbye, dehydrated skin! However, once the system is up and running, you begin to notice something. When you wash your hands, shower, clean dishes, or complete any other task requiring water, you notice the water …
Perhaps you’re working through a plumbing project, trying to shorten your seemingly endless to-do list. However, once you gather your tools and materials to complete the job, you realize you don’t have the correct glue. You might be working with PVC but only have CPVC glue (or vice versa). So, do you need to take …
Searching for a new faucet can be overwhelming. With a quick Internet search, you have thousands of options at your fingertips. Dozens of brands, price points, designs, and finishes to choose from make the process even more daunting. So, as you sift through your options, you might take time to research a few brands you …
In areas with hard water, a water softener works like magic to make the water drinkable. As with all appliances, though, sometimes a piece is faulty or installed incorrectly, and the machine doesn’t operate as it usually would. The good news is that there are simple fixes for most problems that cause a water softener …
We’ve all learned to love a nice hot shower after a long day. It relaxes our muscles and begins the nightly routine we’ve had the luxury of developing. But what happens when that lovely warm shower turns cold? A bad feeling, that’s for sure. We’ll discuss all the basics of a water heater, what to …
Perhaps you’re revamping part of the plumbing system in your home, like the pipes leading away from a bathtub or faucet. The old pipes are made of ABS, but the new lines you bought are made of PVC. So, can you join the two together? While you can connect these two pipes, it isn’t as …
Perhaps your bathroom is next in line for a facelift, so you’re removing all the old fixtures from the space. As you remove the old toilet, you notice a caulk seam around the base. So, when you install the new toilet, you begin to wonder whether caulking around the toilet’s base is necessary. Should you …
The plumbing system for your home is complex, requiring numerous components to ensure everything functions properly. If you have an irrigation system, the plumbing network in and around your home becomes slightly more complicated, as you must have a backflow preventer. Key Points: This article discusses the ins and outs of backflow preventers and whether …
Backflow preventers can be the difference between a clean water supply and a contaminated one. If you have a private well, the responsibility of testing and monitoring falls to you, so installing a backflow prevention device isn’t a bad idea. Key Points: But do you actually need a backflow preventer on a well system? While …
Before you invest in a new kitchen or bathroom faucet, it doesn’t hurt to research what you’re getting yourself into. Taking the time to sift through information like customer reviews, manufacturer, origin, and warranty specifications can be helpful in determining whether a faucet is a good fit for your home. Key Points: So, if you’re …
Generally speaking, galvanized pipes come standard with threading on both ends. This makes it easy to connect two pieces and continue your project, but sometimes you might end up with two thread-free ends. So, now what? Can you connect the two ends without a hassle? Lucky for you, the process is pretty straightforward. Although it …
Water heaters seem to be the way of the world these days, providing fast, convenient hot water wherever you need it. As all machines do, they may begin to have some problems over time. Today, we’ll take a look at what it means when your water heater starts to whistle and what to do about …
Hot water can be a necessity, especially in the cold winter months. Hot water heater tanks commonly freeze, but what about a tankless water heater? Interestingly enough, a tankless water heater does have the ability to freeze, leaving you without hot water. The good news is that there are several different ways to thaw and …
The toilet has quickly become an everyday occurrence for more people than not. And, if you’re a part of the “not” crowd, a conversation should probably be had about your water intake and bowel movements. Like any appliance, it begins to wear out over time. While you can definitely hire a plumber to determine why …
We all have outlets in our bathrooms for nightlights, hair tools, etc. But have you ever noticed how far away the outlet is from your toilet? While you may not have considered it before, specific safety codes prevent outlets from being too close to a toilet. However, with modern technology, there are now electric-powered toilets, …
Perhaps you’ve decided to add a beautiful en-suite bathroom to one of the bedrooms in your home. You have the color palette picked out and can envision the layout of what you want, but once you consult with your contractor, these hopes come to a grinding halt. Unfortunately, the area where you want to add …