Water Heater Thermal Expansion | Relief Valves or Expansion Tanks?
A colleague of mine was working out the math of having an expansion tank installed on his water heater. “A couple hundred bucks for the first install, and then I’ll …
A colleague of mine was working out the math of having an expansion tank installed on his water heater. “A couple hundred bucks for the first install, and then I’ll …
So, you are installing a basement bathroom with a shower. I know how tempting that pre-existing floor drain can look. Surely, this is the simple solution to your shower plumbing! …
Plumbing vents, ventilation ducts, pipes, and wiring. When you are installing a bathroom, you wonder how you will fit all of it in, not to mention the cost! To save …
While researching a fix for a smoke detector of mine that kept nuisance tripping, I came across multiple articles in which firefighters and other safety professionals said that people don’t …
After a fire in my house, I wanted to share my do’s and don’ts for storing things near a water heater. That is, I wish someone had told me that …
While power outages might not be common where you live, snowstorms, hurricanes, etc., can catch you unawares, so it’s best to be prepared. People are familiar with running lights and …
Crawl spaces seem like an ideal spot for water heaters. They are out of the way but still close to the house and water and power supply points. The issue …
You can avoid the immense issues that come with hard water—scaly pipes and damaged appliances—by installing a water softener in your home. However, the benefits of a water softener can …
A guest bathroom is a helpful addition to any home. Visitors have a dedicated area to use for their ablutions without intruding on the lives of the homeowners and their …
Given how much we all depend on water heaters for our daily schedules going smoothly, it surprises me how folks neglect water heater maintenance, even when they’re seeing warning signs. …