All modern plumbing systems in residential construction have a plumbing vent. It doesn’t just vent unwanted odors from the drainage system to the outside; it…
Most bathroom sinks have a “pop-up” sink stopper that opens and closes when you operate a small knob or lever built into the faucet. Push…
If your home has natural gas or propane appliances, you should know where the gas valves are located and how to turn them off. All…
OK, for many years compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) were a bit of a pain. They provided an eerie color, took a long time to reach…
So you run the bath exhaust fan to remove moisture – but then you get that drip, drip, drip from the fan on your nice…
When a rain gutter and downspout send their discharge below grade to a pipe, it may appear that rainwater is draining into a sanitary sewer,…
You may not know what a GFCI is, but chances are it’s making your home safer. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) measures current flowing…
You should view extension cords as a necessary evil. Avoid using them. If you must use an extension cord, use a heavy duty cord with…
All types of siding eventually accumulate dirt and grime, maybe even some mildew. It might make you think you need to paint the siding. But…
Let’s say that every time you turn the small globe valve for the outdoor hose bib, you get that drip-drip-drip from the body of the…