Recently, the brushed nickel finish has emerged as one of the most popular choices for kitchen faucets. But is it really better than long-standing favorites like chrome and stainless steel? Let’s find out! What Makes a Good Kitchen Faucet? Before we dive further into brushed…
You’d think knowing how to use plumber’s tape (also called Teflon tape) is easy. But so many people do it incorrectly, we thought we’d review the right way to use it. And yes, it is easy! But like riding a bike, if you’ve never taught…
Okay, so you’re about to take on a plumbing project — yup, someone needs to re-caulk that tub and shower! — and you know you’re going to need caulking at the end of it. But you have no clue. You’ve never used caulk, let alone a…
A leaking water heater has the potential to cause a lot of water damage to your home. Even a small, slow leak can soak into the subfloor and cause it to decay. Leaking water from a water heater can also destroy your carpeting, create mildew…
If you have a water damaged subfloor, you have the opportunity to repair it. Subfloors can obtain water damage for many reasons, such as plumbing failures or natural events. If you notice large amounts of water on your floor, you may be able to dry…
If you want to live off the grid, you’re going to need to build a drainage pit (also called a seepage pit), a hole in the ground hole in the ground that collects water and distributes it slowly into the soil. These pits can be…
