Although your toilet is designed to dispose of toilet paper without a hitch, it has its limits. If you toss too much toilet paper in at once, you might end up dealing with a partially or entirely blocked toilet. Now, since the toilet is clogged, it’s out of commission. While this might not be an …
Tankless water heaters are becoming a popular alternative to traditional tank-style heaters. Instead of heating water and storing it in a tank for use like tank-style water heaters, tankless models heat water on demand. This on-demand style of producing hot water allows homeowners to save money with the more energy-efficient system and reduce space consumption, …
Perhaps you’re filling a pot with hot water for boiling, and as it’s spewing out of the faucet, you notice it has noticeable cloudiness. While it’s usually not a big deal, it can be disconcerting, leaving many folks wondering whether the water is safe for cooking or drinking. Key Points: There are a few potential …
Like everything else in our homes, the toilet will likely require a replacement at some point. So, when it comes time to replace it, there are a few things you’ll need to consider. While it’s easy to get caught up in other aspects of replacing a toilet (how long it’ll take, what type you need …
Perhaps you’re cleaning your kitchen: wiping the counters, rinsing and loading dishes into the dishwasher, and straightening things up. Once you’re done, you scrape the food scraps into the garbage disposal to clean the sink. However, once you turn on the appliance, a loud, clattering noise fills the air. Key Points: As you reconsider what …
Gas lines are an integral part of millions of homes. Whether they power your home’s furnace, water heater or cookstove, a steady supply of natural gas is essential for everyday tasks. The gas lines inside your home provide this constant supply of fuel to the appliances in your home, and when you add a new …
Perhaps you’ve noticed your bathtub faucet is becoming noisier every time you turn it on, or maybe it suddenly started making loud noises when you’re using it. Since many folks use showers and bathing to wind down at the end of the day, your bathtub faucet’s noisy serenade is probably unwelcome. Key Points: Multiple things …
Perhaps you notice a puddle of water near the base of your toilet, and it seems to get bigger as you drain the tub. Or, maybe, you stroll into your bathroom only to step into a pool of water. Either way, a leaking toilet is a problem that requires attention sooner rather than later. Key …
Perhaps your home has hard water, which led you to purchase a water softener. While you enjoy the benefits of the added system, you begin to notice issues over time. For instance, you might notice your water pressure slowly tanks several months after installing your water softener. Key Points: Is there a connection between the …
Without enough water in the toilet bowl, its function is reduced or diminished entirely. You might be unable to use the toilet at all, especially if the water level is too low to effectively remove waste from the bowl. If the malfunctioning toilet is the only one in your household, the lack of bathroom facilities …
At first glance, sanitary tees and WYEs look almost identical. They both feature a section branching from the main portion of the fitting. They both have a place in plumbing, but each fitting has a slightly different application. Key Points: So, what are the main differences between a sanitary tee and a sanitary wye? Let’s …
With well over a dozen faucet brands offering their wares to consumers searching for a new kitchen or bathroom faucet, finding the perfect fit can be challenging. As you browse through the hundreds of faucet models, you’ll come across big brand names, like Moen or Delta, and brands you might be unfamiliar with, like WEWE. …
Washing machines are standard in many households. With busy lives, it is convenient to be freed of the time-consuming chore by simply reassigning that task to a machine. However, like many household appliances, washing machines can begin with or develop problems. For example, the machine may start to shake aggressively at points during its cycle. …
Perhaps you’re installing a new faucet and come to the step where you hook the water supply lines directly to the faucet. As you hook up each line to the appropriate side, you begin to wonder why the cold is on the right and the hot is always on the left. Or, maybe we missed …
Perhaps you found a leak and need to turn off your water supply. However, you’re concerned that turning off the water supply could negatively affect your boiler. You might be worried the system will overheat (similar to boiling a kettle without water in it). Key Points: While we understand the concern, you can put those …
Compression fittings can be the ideal solution for connecting various types of tubing and piping. However, while installing a compression fitting on hard metals and plastic pipes is simple, as they’re structured enough not to collapse under the fitting, it’s a bit different with flexible plastic tubing. Key Points: While it is possible to install …
Some faucet brands are household names, but others are a little less common. Brands like BWE tend to be lesser known, so some customers might be dubious of the brand’s products. It doesn’t hurt to question a company’s products until you have hands-on experience or research to show positive experiences from other customers. Key Points: …
If you’re browsing through Restoration Hardware’s aisles or sifting through its website offerings, you might be drawn in by the stunning, sleek designs and glossy, pristine modern finishes. However, before you click “Place Order” on the surprisingly expensive faucet, you decide to do a bit of research. Key Points: So, who makes Restoration Hardware faucets, …