Regardless of what reason brings you to the store to pick a new faucet, you will be faced with a choice. Choosing a finish for your faucet can be tricky, given the plethora of options available on the market. With chrome and stainless steel holding their places as two of the most popular faucet finishes …
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 …
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 …
