You won’t be surprised to hear that the Central Coast of California, and all of the Southwest are in a pretty bad drought right now. Lake levels are plummeting, and...

It’s spring, and when it comes to seasonal tasks to complete around the house, cleaning is usually what comes to mind. But it can also be a time for fresh...

It’s spring-cleaning time, and while that may mean scouring the house, getting rid of old and unused items, and maybe even adding a fresh coat of paint to a wall...

We’re all familiar with stories of urban myth, almost all tall tales with little basis in reality. Ever heard of plumbing myths? Well, we’re here to tell you, they’re real;...

We get it, you’re hearing about New Year’s resolutions a lot right now. Do this, set that goal, make sure you don’t forget to put this or that on your...

As far as appliances go, the humble water heater doesn’t always get a lot of love. Hidden away in closets and garages, it’s easy to forget about them entirely—well, at...

There may be a lot of drains in your home — sinks, toilets, showers, etc. — but they all run to one place: the main sewer line that runs out...

It’s probably easy to think that turning on your kitchen tap will automatically produce clean, healthy water. But that’s not always the case these days – a majority of tap...

Having youngsters in the house means maintaining constant vigilance for the worst-case scenario. Getting into mischief is part and parcel for toddlers. That mischief can often involve your home’s plumbing,...