Category: Plumbing
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How To – Cleaning Black Mold From Whirlpool And Hot Tubs
Most new whirlpool owners forget the fact that along with the added features found in their new tub there is also extended maintenance necessary to keep there tub clean and healthy for using. There are two different types of Whirlpool tubs. The first is an Air Jet system that does not circulate water through the…
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How To – Using A Union To Connect Copper And CPVC Water Line
Most homes built in the past 10 years use CPVC feed lines for the water supply but many homes may have a mixture of copper and CPVC depending on the appliance or fixture that is being plumbed. You are likely to see these transitions between the two different materials at your water meter, outside hose…
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How To – Winterizing Plumbing For Long Vacations
If you live in an area of the country where winter temperatures fall below freezing it is important to take proper precautions with your plumbing if you are planning to take a long winter vacation. Although it is important to keep your home heated a winter storm could knock out power. If that happens the…
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How To – Considerations Before Replacing A Bathroom Sink
Your bathroom sink has been damaged or maybe its just time for an upgrade and change of color so what considerations should you take into account and how can you complete the job quickly and on budget. The first consideration you have to take into account is what other supporting parts of your sink may…
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How To – Introduction to Rainwater Collection in Residential Construction
The collection of rainwater for drinking and general use is not something new but as we have seen in the past 10 years droughts are now common in the USA. As of October 2007 over 40% of the United States is under drought conditions both due to increased building and low amounts of rainfall. For…