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Dear Tom and Leslie, My brother-in-law just took a lukewarm shower. He reset the breaker. How long does it take to reheat the water or do I need to buy a new one? I purchased the house in 1998 and I think the house was built in '89 or so? If I need a new …
If your toilet’s ready for an upgrade, you can install a new one on your own. …
If you’re ready to improve the quality of your home’s drinking water, the RO …
I recently bought a home and am experiencing a problem with the copper …
Do you love the durability of silicone but the easy cleanup of acrylic latex caulk? DAP's fantastic line of advanced hybrid …
If you're ready to improve the quality of your home's drinking water, the RO Pure Plus from Premier H2O is a game-changer. This …
The Rheem Performance Platinum Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater is designed to be highly efficient compared to traditional …
The Everything Toilet Tank Repair Kit, designed to make fixing common toilet issues quick and easy.
Every winter, hundreds of thousands of retired Americans pack up and head to warmer climates for a season full of sun, not snow. …
Have you noticed a strong, unpleasant smell coming from your sink or shower drain? This smelly drain odor can be described as a …
A cold shower can be a rude awakening. Learning that you’re facing the expense and inconvenience of emergency water heater …
I have a small ranch styled home built in 1967. When taking a shower and water is used in another part of the house, the hot or …
I live in a condo, in Lincoln, CA that is 13 years old. I had a plumber out because the tub spout was dripping. He was able to …
A leaky outdoor faucet isn't just messy; it wastes water. Fixing a leaky faucet isn't difficult. The culprit is typically a worn …
Learn tips to prevent frozen pipes in the winter and avoid the resulting damage.
I have had two (2) copper water piping leaks in my basement that are very expensive to repair with a plumbing company. On one …
Low water pressure is a real problem when you need more than a trickle of water. To fix low water pressure, unscrew the faucet …
Get tips to avoid plumbing problems this Thanksgiving. Learn how fats and oils and stringy foods can clog drains, and how to …
Learn solid tips on securing your vacation home against burglars and harsh weather. step-by-step checklist for winterizing your …
I recently bought a home and am experiencing a problem with the copper waterlines/pipes corroding from the inside out. So …
Scald burns, caused by hot liquids or steam, are more common types of burn-related injuries among young children.Check out the …
Water heating accounts for about 18% of your home’s energy use. Reducing your hot water use, employing energy-saving …
We share a well with two other houses, and the well head is at the home furthest from us. They both have great water pressure, …
Hi, have a 34-year-old oil water heater. We are starting to see sediment in the hot water and I’d eventually want to …
Can copper pipe leaks develop even where there’s been no stress on the plumbing? My 30-year-old townhouse has copper pipes …
Find out how tankless hot water heaters can provide a flexible, energy-efficient solution in your home. Tankless water heaters …
Hi, I’m getting sudden bursts of very hot water in the middle of a shower. I have a gas water heater. The pilot light is …
I have low water pressure in the home, and I’m pretty sure it’s due to the fact that the water line from the street …
