Venting is an essential aspect of every plumbing system. Traditionally, the plumbing drain-waste-vent system consists of drain pipes for waste removal and vent pipes to prevent the escape of unwanted gases through the dry trap and maintain the required pressure balance to facilitate water flow. The drainage system in most homes directly vents through the…
With the health of the home appliances, durability of some of them, and finally the overall quality of water inside the house in mind, the whole-system water filter becomes an essential home improvement. But herein is a different kind of reason—perhaps not always on the surface—that makes this particular home improvement an improvement of real…
Freezing winter weather can cause problems for a home’s plumbing and heating systems. Frozen pipes or a broken water heater are two of homeowners’ most significant concerns in the winter season. Follow these winter tips to keep plumbing and heating systems operating smoothly all winter. Avoid frozen pipes Frozen pipes occur when ice develops around…
