Plumbing

Common Problems With Low Flow Toilets

San Francisco made national news this month for a lingering stench. Haight-Ashbury hippie jokes...

How To Make Your Garbage Disposer Love You Back

Like George Washington (the president) and Old Faithful (the geyser), a garbage disposer (the...

Comparing Bathroom Fixture Metals Choices

Silvery polished chrome is still the most popular finish for bathroom faucets and other fixtures,...

Common Problems With Tankless Water Heaters

On-demand water heaters (also known as tankless water heaters) are more efficient than standard...

Comparing Types Of Water Heaters

Alex Seleznev, a service department worker for Sandri Oil in Greenfield, MA, has some tips...

Replacing A Tub Or Shower? What To Spend On & What To Save On

It may seem counter-intuitive, but the biggest item in your bathroom remodel need not be the...

Preventing Frozen Pipes (and What To Do If Your Pipes Are Frozen)

How Cold Does it Have to Be for Pipes to Freeze? In early December, the temperature in...

Drainboard Kitchen Sink: Is One Right For You?

In the days before dishwashers, homemakers fashioned their own drainboards for drying dishes...