Plumbing

Faucet, Tap, Or Spigot?

Back in 1937, the Gershwin brothers composed a cute and comic love song entitled “Let’s...

Water Heater Timers: Are They Worth It?

What if you could program your hot water heater to turn on or off, according to a set schedule,...

Freestanding Tub Inspiration Lookbook

I said standalone tubs would be big for 2014, but I didn't want to leave you hanging when it...

The Water Heater Is Leaking!

A leak from an appliance that holds upwards of 30 gallons of scalding-hot water is never a...

Save Energy: Wrap Your Plumbing

Feeling the cold this winter? So is your plumbing, and it, along with your water heater, has...

Renovate A Bathroom In 24 Hours

If you live in an older home, you may well be grinding your teeth over your bathroom. Considering...

Care For Your Drain The Natural Way

Slow-draining plumbing fixtures are a pain in the showerhead. It always starts as a slow creep...

Factcheck: How Wasteful Are Steam Boilers?

Vintage boilers are common in older apartment buildings and homes, complete with their delightful...