According to ABC News, almost 90% of homes in America have hard water. This includes homes that have well water and homes that get their water supply from their local municipality or city. Hard water contains calcium and other minerals that cause scale buildup inside plumbing lines, water fixtures, and appliances. While the calcium and…
Some homeowners began using dry sinks made of stone or metal in the 1700s. Dry sinks enabled homeowners to wash themselves or their food indoors. Enamel sinks used in the 19th century started to face competition from sinks built into cabinets in the 1920s, and plumbing codes and advancements in the 1930s paved the way…
Looking to learn more about installing a water-softening system in your home? Understanding the different kinds of water softener systems will help you to determine the best water softening system for your area. Installation of your water softener The first step you’ll need to take before experiencing all the best things about having a soft…
A leaking toilet flapper can be annoying and cost you extra money for excess water usage. Luckily, a running toilet flapper can be easily replaced and fixed. After determining that your toilet is leaking from a flush valve, you’ll need to know how to replace your toilet’s flapper properly. This can seem overwhelming at first,…
Hot water is a necessity that likely never crosses your mind. It’s one of the multitudes of everyday luxuries that is taken for granted. Like many of these luxuries, you don’t realize how important hot water is until you can’t access hot water in your home. Whether your old water heater broke or you are…
We have all had to deal with a clogged toilet at some point. We flush the toilet and, just as the waste goes down the hole, it gets clogged. Then we watch in panic as the water continues to rise and potentially overflow onto the bathroom floor. If the water does start overflowing from the…
Whether your electric water heater is in need of maintenance or well beyond repair, a misbehaving unit can be incredibly stressful. There are a few reasons why replacing your water heater might be necessary. Follow along to learn how to install electric water heaters. Common Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Electric Water Heater Before…
When your kitchen faucet is leaking or you want to update the appearance of your sink, learning how to remove a kitchen faucet is not too difficult. However, the task can become more complex and time-consuming depending on how old the existing faucet is, whether it has a sprayer, or if you need to update…
When you need to replace your shower faucet, you may want to do it as a DIY project. But before you start trying to remove the faucet, you need to ensure you have the right tools for the job. Furthermore, while the steps on how to replace the shower faucet are not too difficult, you…
Whether you just moved into your new home or are thinking of revamping your kitchen with a new sink, there are many different types of kitchen sinks to choose from. Everything from size, usability, style, and types of kitchen sink materials can help you determine the best type of kitchen sink to offset a new…
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