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Fire Fighting with Home Sprinkler Systems

Residential fire sprinklers are part of a home disaster plan. Fire extinguishers require human intervention; automatic sprinklers lower homeowners insurance premiums. more...

Routing Pipe and Home Plumbing Configuration

The maze of CPVC, PEX tube, copper, and galvanized iron delivers potable water to the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. It looks like a jigsaw puzzle but it's logical. more...

Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting and Repair

The garbage disposal is one of the handiest kitchen appliances. Mounted in the countertop sink drain, this plumbing fixture must be clear, sanitary, and working properly. more...

Hot Water Heater Repair and Maintenance Tips

There are three types of hot water heaters: tankless (instant), solar, and the tank (or storage). This article is focused on basic tank-type repairs and maintenance. more...

How to Replace a Toilet Wax Ring

A wobbly toilet or a commode leaking at the floor usually requires replacing the wax ring that forms a seal between the bathroom plumbing fixture and the sewer system. more...

Use Water Softeners to Avoid Scale in Plumbing

Hard water causes plumbing problems with scale from mineral deposits of calcium, lime, and magnesium, affecting hot water heater efficiency and making rinsing difficult. more...

How to Use PEX Tubing for Residential Plumbing

PEX tubing, connected by fittings and manifolds, are giving copper and galvanized pipe a challenge. Great for DIY, some connections don't requires a plumber's license. more...

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How to Choose a New or Replacement Furnace

By: Deborah Percy

How much will a new furnance cost? What is the difference between different models? A simple guide to replacing a furnace for a forced air heating system. more...

Thermostatic Radiator Valves & Boiler Timers

By: Deborah Percy

T.R.V.s, timers, and thermostats for heating and hot water should save money on fuel bills, reduce carbon emissions and are mandatory for new heating systems. more...

How to Contact a Good Gas Engineer or Installer

By: Deborah Percy

Finding a plumber, heat engineer or even a reputable builder who is not too busy to give a quotation for new work can be a problem. Where to look and how to assess them. more...

How to Buy a New Boiler for the Home

By: Deborah Percy

How much will a new boiler cost? What is the difference between all those boilers? A simple guide to replacing an old boiler or install a new central heating system. more...

The Cost of High Efficiency, Condensing Boiler

By: Deborah Percy

How much will it cost to buy a new boiler? Installing a new boiler is highly regulated work, so the customer can be sure of what to expect from a quailfied gas engineer. more...

Gas Central Heating & Condensing Boilers

By: Deborah Percy

High Efficiency (HE) is achieved by A and B rated condensing boilers these are now mandatory, with a few exceptions. A new central heating system will be cheaper to run. more...

Bathroom Shower Design

By: Sarabeth Asaff

Today's shower contains more than a shower valve and a shower head. Performance showers take bathing to an entirely new level. more...

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