Running Toilets: A Hidden Cost in Plain Sight – DIY
Toilets are one of the most important components of a home’s plumbing system and remove waste from the home through a clean, safe, and efficient process. While most toilets are basic in their function [...]
Chimney Rain Caps and Spark Arrestors
Many homes, particularly in rural areas, rely heavily on wood burning fireplaces for home heating. Fireplaces can also serve as an aesthetically pleasing and comforting addition to a home. Chimneys and their respective safety [...]
What is a self-piercing saddle valve? Why should they be avoided?
Did you know that many well-known home improvement retailers may sell certain types of equipment, parts, or building materials that are not actually allowed to be installed in homes? One type of plumbing connection [...]
DIY Duct Sealing
Fireplaces were the first source of heating inside the home. Prior to the invention of forced air heating systems, residential homes depended on central heat sources such as fireplaces to stay warm. [...]
Don’t Pull Combustion Air from Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The dangers of having a gas fired appliance within a bedroom or other small space intended for occupation may seem obvious, however, these conditions are often found in older homes. Unfortunately, many people have [...]
Sediment Traps / Drip Legs
The rarely noticed sediment trap, or drip leg, is an important part of any gas appliance. These small pipes that appear to be extensions of the gas line serve the purpose of collecting sediment, [...]