What Is A Flare Fitting? (A Great Solution For A Difficult-To-Solder Joint!)

What Is A Flare Fitting? (A Great Solution For A Difficult-To-Solder Joint!)

You’ve probably heard of compression fittings, but what is a flare fitting? Like compression fittings, are useful in places where it’s difficult to solder a joint. So, it’s a handy solution for hard-to-solder situations involving flexible (not rigid) copper. That’s why I’m going to tell…

Don’t Risk A Cold Shower This Winter (Install A Water Heater Blanket)

Don’t Risk A Cold Shower This Winter (Install A Water Heater Blanket)

Most people consider a cold shower an emergency situation. Especially in winter. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on a water heater just like on any other pipe or fixture in your home. Here’s the good news. There’s a really easy way to keep a freezing…