Now more than ever, we’re aware of toxins in our homes and the harm they can cause. But after we purge the cabinets, they can still lurk in surprising places. Are you certain that your toilet cleaners are safe? It turns out that some commercial cleaning products...
A plunger is a plunger, right? Blasphemy to the ears of a plumber! That’s like telling a violinist all classical music sounds the same or a winemaker that all pinots are alike. So let’s set the record straight: a plunger is a plunger by definition, but...
Most of the time, you may not give much thought to your kitchen garbage disposal. However, that situation can change in a hurry when something goes wrong. Without a doubt, clogs are the number one issue for disposal owners. You might not view a clog as an emergency in...
There’s nothing like a slow drain to put a damper on a refreshing shower. Worse, the water may not drain at all — it just sits in the bottom of the tub. Fortunately, a clogged shower drain is usually an easy fix. Here are some simple things you can do to clear a...
Nothing gets the blood flowing like a nice, lukewarm shower. It’s almost as refreshing as lukewarm coffee or room-temperature pizza. Obviously, we’re being facetious. Wim Hoff loves his ice baths, but most people prefer to see the steam rise before they...
Have you noticed a puddle near your water heater? That’s never a good thing. Most water heaters last about 10 to 15 years, even with proper maintenance. And Orange County’s hard water can shorten the life of any appliance exposed to it. But before you...
