Water is scarce during Orange County’s hot, dry summers. Imagine you’re a tiny ant whose only access to H2O comes from bathroom plumbing. From an ant’s viewpoint, your moist bathroom is an oasis in the Sahara. This explains the ants in your bathroom,...
Is your toilet leaking at the base? You may have a cracked toilet base, loose or corroded mounting bolts, or a deteriorated wax ring. Or it could be the flange that connects the toilet to the drainpipe. When the seal between the toilet and flange breaks, water can...
Cleaning a toilet tank is an unglamorous task. It doesn’t make for exciting TitTok videos or Instagram posts. But neglecting this often-forgotten area of home maintenance can lead to unpleasant odors, stains, and even plumbing problems. So, let’s roll up...
Why Water Heater Maintenance Matters Wim Hof, the famous Dutch iceman, set the record for the farthest under-ice swim at 57.5 meters (188.6 feet). He wore goggles so his corneas wouldn’t freeze. Wim trains daily with ice baths, but anything under 70F feels...
Water damage is one of the most common and costly problems homeowners face. From burst pipes to leaky appliances, water damage can wreak havoc on your home and cost thousands of dollars in repairs. An inline water detector can prevent that from happening. These smart...
It’s no secret that the average American wastes a lot of water in the bathroom. In fact, it adds up to about 17 gallons per minute in the shower alone! That might not seem like a lot per shower, but if you multiply that by minutes in your showers or baths each...
