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Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a great Monday morning today as we start on our next topic of plumbing. Last week, we talked about the importance of having a good and reliable heating system, discussing the differences between a forced air heating...
Hey folks! With mother’s day right around the corner, I thought it would be a fun idea to take a quick break from plumbing and instead learn a little craft that you could give your mom on her special day. If your mom loves cooking, and if you know she’s...
Have you ever wanted a pond to go along with your backyard? Maybe you’ve dreamt of building your own aquatic oasis behind your patio. If you answered yes to either, this article will definitely be a point of interest for you. Ponds require more care and...
Lately I’ve been putting a lot of emphasis on prepping your home for the winter and finding efficient ways to stay warm. Still, I get bored of talking about the same things too, so today I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite weekend do-it-yourself...
Winter is almost here, and nothing says “warmth” and “time to cuddle” better than a nice, toasty fire. If you have a fireplace, that’s great, but you may be surprised to learn that you’re only getting 20% heat efficiency from it. In contrast, a wood burning...
Our towns and cities take care of most of our waste needs for us, from providing us with landfills to providing us with septic tanks to properly dispose of our waste products. Still, for some of us who live out of the way of busy cities and towns, we...
Personally, my favorite part of having an automated sprinkler system in my home is having an automated timer that controls them. I don’t know why exactly, but I enjoy knowing that my lawn and flowers will get watered regardless if I’m awake or even in...
Sometimes, you need really strong and durable materials in your projects. Sometimes, you need black iron. More commonly referred to as steel pipe, black iron is one of the toughest materials available in the plumbing industry, and this makes it a lead...
Good afternoon folks! Since the winter season is fast approaching, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about some issues related to keeping your home toasty warm this Christmas. Today I wanted to talk about some troubleshooting issues you may be...
If I were to say that your kitchen was a place of warmth and merriment, would you agree with me? If I were to say that your kitchen was like this because of the times you’ve spent cooking together with your family, sharing stories and laughter while making...
Good morning, everyone! Today we’re going to be discussing one more HVAC-related component: ductwork. Now, unless you’re a HVAC specialist of some sort, you probably don’t go around thinking about your ductwork all day long. Instead, you most likely spend...
As the Plumbing Guy, my job is to help you with plumbing problems in your home, whether it be through reviews, guides, periodicals, or quick tips. Today, we'll be discussing the fashion faucets of the world: Brizo. Brizo is the leader when it comes to...
Today’s inspired article will cover the topic “Power Tools.” I know what you’re thinking: Am I on the wrong blog? No, rest assured, you’re still on the right blog. The reason I’m going off-topic to talk about power tools today is because of their importance...
I guess some say that I’m an idealist, but I like to be prepared for things, including winter. Where I live, it gets cold here, I’m talking going into the negative single digits. These last few weeks I’ve been stressing the importance of having a good...
Winter is filled with many things, including snowball fights, frost, warm clothing, a rise in heating costs, and illness. Yes, that’s right, while you may want a new camera or tablet for Christmas this year, you may end up unwrapping some type of illness...
If you’re looking into buying a new toilet, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’ll be going over key features you’ll want to keep in mind when making your new purchase. Specifically, I’ll be going over Toto toilets, as they tend to perform a notch...
Hey there everyone! I’ve noticed an upswing in talk about water heaters lately, so I thought I might share my experiences about my current water heater with you. I currently have a Bradford White model gas water heater powering my home. I’ve had this...
Everyone loves a nice, steaming hot bath. Hot water is a luxury, one we’re grateful to have here in the US. We rely on hot water for hygiene and cleanliness, not only for us, but for our dishes and clothes as well. If you have a tank-style water heater,...
Public restrooms: For your average customer, that phrase can send chills down your spine. For the owner of a small business, it can have the same effect. Small business owners who have a public restroom facility in their location need to be especially...
Having an air conditioner isn’t as easy as just turning it on and feeling it cool your home. While the majority of the time this is what we do, having an AC unit means regular check-ups and maintenance to ensure you’re getting the best efficiency out...
Lately, I’ve been putting a lot of emphasis on how to keep your home warm for the winter season that’s quickly approaching. While I’ve tried my best to present you with some options for keeping your home toasty warm and energy efficient by giving you...
Open fireplaces generally produce little heat due to the fire not being as concentrated as it could be in any one particular area. If you decide to purchase a fireplace insert, this can help solve the problem of low efficiency, as well as provide longer...
