One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. For trees, that treasure is sewage. Sounds disgusting, right? But think about it — sewage is packed with all those nutrients trees love. Your sewer pipe is like an all-you-can-eat buffet! While your tree feasts,...
Dealing with a clogged drain is a frequent frustration for any homeowner with older plumbing. Or toddlers. Or teenagers who dump who knows what down the pipes. Sometimes, a few pumps with a plumber’s friend will clear it, or even a concoction of baking soda and...
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...
Tankless water heater, continuous water heater, or instant water heater. These terms all describe the same thing: a powerful, compact water heater delivering near-instant hot water for as long as needed. Near-instant, virtually continuous, and without a water storage...
Water Leaks Are a Bigger Problem Than You May Realize Did you know many Orange County cities have begun fining residents who fail to repair a home water leak within 48 hours? Such a quick turnaround may seem unrealistic, especially for notorious slab leaks. Yet the...
Buying a new water heater can be overwhelming. It’s not a question of finding one — that’s easy enough on the internet — but knowing what to buy. In the old days of black-and-white TV, there was one water heater type — the old boiler-style tank heater —...
