U.S. DOE New Water Heater Regulations April 2015
Don’t get caught in hot water this April after the new water heater regulations go into effect. As you may or may not know, the Obama
Fix a Leak Week: Read Your Water Meter to Detect Leaks
This week, March 16-22, is Fix A Leak Week 2015. Started by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to raise awareness about household plumbing leaks and their negative
How to Fix a Leaking Toilet
Fixing a running or leaking toilet is a pain in the you-know-what, but we all have to do it at some point or other. A running toilet
‘Water’ You Doing Here? Prevent Flooding in the Home
With all the rain and precipitation this week, you might be wondering how to prevent flooding in your home and basement. Luckily, there are many
The Health Impact of Untreated Water
In our past post, we talked about some of the damage that hard water can cause on a home’s plumbing fixtures. Besides damaging fixtures, there
My Heat Went Out! Furnace Troubleshooting Tips
With hundreds of cities reporting record low temperatures and many others still recovering from extreme amounts of snow, furnaces around the country are working harder
Effects of Hard Water on Plumbing Fixtures
In past posts, we discussed the potential for poor quality water to cause damage to fixtures. Some houses have had untreated hard water for so
Traditional v. Solar Water Heaters: A Buyer’s Guide
Solar water heaters get their energy from the sun – a free fuel. Many homeowners feel as though any kind of solar or alternative energy system
