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Get the Lead Out

Lead is a neurotoxin that can cause a range of health effects, from behavioral problems and learning disabilities to seizures and death. It’s been found in toys, paint, and even glassware. Here’s how to make sure it isn’t in your drinking water.

Plumbing

Basement floods? Try a French drain

If your basement floods every time you get a heavy rain, this could be the result of inadequate yard draining. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be solved! A French drain is a simple trench drain that siphons water away from the more important and heavily used areas of your yard. 

What Is Plumber’s Putty?

Plumber’s putty is a substance used to make watertight seals between pipes and countertops. It will remain soft for a long while after it is applied, making it ideal for seals you will need to reverse. Because it does stay soft, you shouldn’t use plumber’s putty on pipes that will experience any amount of water pressure. The putty is fairly easy to use and can be wiped away if you make a mess. Here are some common places where plumber’s putty will come in handy.

Water Filtration

Reverse Osmosis Filter Basics

What exactly is in your drinking water? Even the most high quality tap water can still harbor bacteria, viruses, and other nasty parasites that can make you and your family ill. Buying bottled water can get expensive and isn’t the most environmentally friendly alternative available. Reverse osmosis filtration systems can help keep your water supply clean and safe at a reasonable cost.

Plumbing

Plumbing Pratfalls

No one wants to face plumbing repairs — especially plumbing repairs that are avoidable! Here’s what not to do in order to avoid plumbing repairs.

Plumbing

What Is an Upflush Toilet?

Traditional toilets rely on gravity to move waste from the bowl through plumbing and into sewage or septic systems. But what happens when the toilet is below the main drain lines, such as in a basement or a renovation where traditional plumbing isn’t feasible? Enter the upflush toilet.

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Plumbing

Pipes That Go Bump in the Night

Water flowing in pipes can cause all kinds of weird noises. We all know what water running through a pipe sounds like, but what about

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