Downspouts Terminating on Shingles
Downspouts are an essential part of the stormwater management system of a home, which includes gutters, downspouts, and downspout drains. While gutters collect rain water at the roof eaves, downspouts direct this water to [...]
How to Replace a Toilet
Do you live in a house built before 1994? If so, you may be flushing down more water than you think every time you use the toilet. If you are someone that pays water [...]
DIY Weather-Stripping and Insulation at Attic and Crawlspace Hatches
Attic Access Hatch In most homes, air leakage through building penetrations is something that is hard to avoid, but there are some places in the home where excess air leakage can be [...]
How to Correct a Misaligned Door Latch
A common problem with doors in a home is a misaligned latch that does not allow the door to stay close. This is an annoying problem that can be caused by a variety of [...]
Swimming Pool Filters
Swimming pool filters are an essential component of a pools water circulatory system and help to maintain clean water for swimmers. Filters are plumbed into the plumbing network after the pool pump and before [...]
What is an S Trap?
Plumbing drain traps are an important configuration in a plumbing waste and drain system that are often overlooked. While most homeowners only perform maintenance on these when one becomes clogged under a sink, drain [...]