Garbage disposal disgusting? Food particles left behind by this helpful household appliance make it a prime place for mold and bacteria growth. When smells start emulating from this eviscerating appliance, it’s time for a thorough cleaning. How can you do it safely...

There are several reasons to measure the flow rate of your home's faucets and showers. It can be a critical factor in sizing a new water heater, whether it's a tankless or traditional tank-style model. It can also be helpful information when you are buying or selling...

Although not a common task, draining your home's plumbing pipes is occasionally necessary. Some common reasons for doing this include: Fixing a water hammer problem. Shutting down a seasonal property for the winter. To make major plumbing repairs, like replacement of...

Failure of any portion of your home's plumbing can lead to major property damage and loss of furnishings. Piping and pipe connections often fail due to age, lack of maintenance, major fluctuations in temperature, faulty components or low-quality installations....

Is the Water Meter Valve Fully Open? In many homes, there are two major shut-off valves controlling water to the home. The first is the water meter valve, found on the street-side of your water meter. Normally you will not be using this valve, as technically it...

Don't Be Afraid to Replace Parts Inside Your Toilet or Faucet Taking apart pipes under your sink or shower can lead to messy issues if you make a mistake. However, there's very little you can damage by trying to replace your toilet's flapper or your faucet's...

Hot Water Takes Too Long When you lead a busy lifestyle, you want hot water fast. If your hot water heater has a slow recovery time, however, simple tasks like taking a shower or doing the dishes can take much longer because you have to wait for the hot water to heat...

When a water heater pilot light goes out, it usually means that a natural change in gas pressure extinguished the flame. The main sign that a pilot light is out is one that everyone dreads: The water won’t get hot. It’s important to know how to light your water...

If you’ve been making some upgrades around the house, it’s important to remember your home’s plumbing system. Small leaks or malfunctioning appliances can quickly add to your monthly utility bills. Here are just a few simple plumbing tips that can help keep your...