The quality of water coming out of our plumbing fixtures is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home. When the water looks discolored, it can be alarming for the home owner or buyer. Most will start to ask questions about the water’s safety, origin, and potential impacts on both health and [...]
Expansion tanks and thermal expansion relief valves are used in water heater applications to address the expansion of water as it is heated. When water is heated, it expands, and without an expansion tank or expansion relief valve, the pressure in the system can increase, potentially causing damage to the water heater, pipes, or [...]
Picture yourself on a nice sunny day at your home, enjoying the yard, maybe cutting grass or gardening. Your elderly neighbor passes by and you smile and wave. As they do the same, they catch their foot on a concrete slab that has heaved or settled, and then they trip and fall. No one [...]
What if you could save money, breathe cleaner air, enjoy enhanced safety and comfort in your home all while improving your overall peace of mind for a relatively small investment? Let's look at why HVAC preventative maintenance is such a good idea. Save money: Regular HVAC maintenance is estimated to lower the chance of [...]
Flexible drainpipes under bathroom and kitchen sinks are relatively common and can be purchased in most hardware stores. However, just because they are available does not mean that they should be used. Most of the time the presence of flexible pipe indicates that the installation was not performed by a qualified plumber. One of [...]
Two-pronged electrical receptacles, also known as ungrounded outlets, can present several potential issues due to their lack of grounding. The absence of a grounding conductor poses a safety risk as it increases the chances of electrical shock and may fail to protect against electrical faults. Inadequate grounding can also increase the risk of electrical [...]
Fences and gates are designed to grant or deny accesses to a given space. Their structural integrity determines their ability to fulfill these tasks. Fences are comprised of posts, horizontal braces, fence planks or pickets, hardware, and fasteners. The two latter elements are the crucial components that hold these individual members together to complete [...]
Roof anchors are devices or components designed to provide a secure attachment point on a roof for the purpose of supporting personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) or other safety equipment. They are an essential part of fall protection systems and are used to protect workers who perform tasks at heights, such as maintenance, construction, [...]
When a door rubs against its frame or the floor, it creates friction. Over time, this friction can cause wear and tear on both the door and the frame. The constant rubbing can lead to the paint or finish on the door being worn away, exposing the underlying material to potential damage. Similarly, the [...]
A high loop or air gap is a component used in dishwashers to prevent wastewater from flowing back into the dishwasher. It is a simple but effective method to ensure proper drainage and to prevent contamination of clean dishes. The high loop or air gap is typically installed in the dishwasher drain line, usually [...]
