Jan 9, 20181 minIt's the little thingsThis little hole saturated a kitchen and a basement in a matter of minutes. This is a break from a frozen line, and it was in a poorly...
Jan 5, 20181 minQuick Connects are temporaryJust a quick reminder about quick connects: they're not permanent. They should never be enclosed behind a wall or used for extended...
Jan 4, 20181 minWater Heater RegulationBoth of these water heaters are the same size, brand and model. But they were manufactured 6 years apart. In that time, regulation was...
Jan 4, 20181 minSigns of a Dying BoilerBoilers are not very good at hiding their age. They may try to pass for younger, they may spend the money for new hardware here and there...
Jan 4, 20181 min"My boiler won't turn on!"Probable causes: 1. Bad safety switch. Boilers are equipped with these all over the place. They can be jumped with a little piece of wire...
Jan 4, 20181 minBathroom/Kitchen remodelingMost important: DO NOT let a contractor decide if the plumbing is ok. The worst thing you can do is deface a bathroom or kitchen, and...
Jan 3, 20181 minHow to deal with extreme coldStep by step in prep and emergency: 1. GET TOUR BOILER INSPECTED If you know single digits are coming, call a plumber to check all...