Your water heater can shows signs of wear, but this doesn't always mean that it's time to replace it. A typical water heater can last anywhere from 8-12 years, depending on how well it is maintained and the quality of the unit. The age of your water heater, problems with rusty water, and any loud noises coming from your water heater when it turns on can all indicate it's time to replace your water heater.
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Tackling a faucet or fixture installation in the home is a project that many people prefer to handle themselves. It's a good idea, however, to understand the process, its challenges, and exactly when it's time to call in a professional. If you're thinking about dealing with such a project, pay attention to these tips.
Know How to Shut Everything Off
The vast majority of sinks and fixtures in a house will have local shutoff valves attached to the feed lines for both the hot and cold water.
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It's common for kids to cause a clogged drain or two while they're growing up — they're beginning to explore the world around them, and don't yet know what can be safely flushed down the drains in your home without causing clogs. In order to keep the water in your home's plumbing flowing smoothly, it's a good idea to teach your kids about how to avoid clogged drains. Here's what to tell your kids to help them understand what's safe for drains and what is not.
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Tank-type water heaters have been the standard type of water heaters installed in many homes across the US. These types of water heaters are easily identifiable since they always come with a large tank that is used to store hot water so it is ready to use when needed.
However, a new type of water heater is becoming increasingly popular. These are the tankless water heaters and they are also known as on-demand water heaters.
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When you have sewer pipe problems, you have two approaches to making repairs. You can either rip everything out of the ground and completely replace the pipes, or you can use pipelining systems. Pipeliners are an "injected" resin-coated felt pipe liner that only requires a single opening in a direct line to the damaged pipe. Just to get an idea of how effective and beneficial this repair option is, here are some of the many benefits of perma liner.
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