What Size Tankless Water Heater Do I Need?
Getting the right size for your tankless water heater is important. Too big, and you end up paying extra up front unnecessarily. Too small, and you risk not having enough hot water to go around. How Are Tankless Heaters Sized? Unlike traditional tank-based water heaters,…
Why Am I Running Out of Hot Water?
Are you shivering when you should be relaxing? There could be many reasons why your shower or sink are running cold. Whether you have a traditional tank or tankless water heater will determine what to troubleshoot. Hot Water Issues With Tank-Based Heater In general, tank-based…
Why Water Heaters Make Noises and How to Know if Something is Wrong
The water heater has a special place in modern home plumbing systems, since not only is it one of the most convenient machines, but also one of the most potentially dangerous. The Internet is full of hot water heater explosion videos. So when your heater…
Maintaining Your Home’s Water Heater
Taking care of your water heater is simpler than you think, and it could mean the difference between it lasting 10 years or 15 years. Assuming you have a tank-based water heater, you can follow this guide to perform some basic maintenance. This should ideally…
3 Signs Your Water Line is Damaged
Just like how the human body needs water, a building needs reliable water and plumbing. The water line is your property’s connection to your water supply. It’s not easy to check a water line for bursts or other issues, but it’s still crucial to be…
5 DIY Methods for Clearing a Clogged Drain
Sometimes home improvement calls for home remedies, and it can be faster to clear a clogged drain at home with available tools. This can be especially true for clogged drains. Depending on what resources you have on hand and the nature of the clog, one…
Everything You Need to Know About Catch Basins
Catch basins can be a crucial part of your property’s water drainage system. Also known as a storm drain, these landscaping fixtures can come in different shapes and sizes. They almost always have grates and are located at the lowest point on your property, often…
All About Gas Part 2: The What’s, Why’s, and Where’s of Gas Leaks
Many people in Hawai’i use natural gas to power their homes, but most people don’t know how it works. Natural gas in the Aloha State is made exclusively in plants which decompoe bio-waste, usually naphtha, which is pressurized and sent to users in zig-zagging pipes…
What To Do When Your Water Won’t Work
When water isn’t coming out of your pipes, you need to stay calm and go through this checklist of what could be going wrong. It’s best to start off assuming there is an easy fix, but as you go down the list, be ready to…
When To DIY – And When to DI-Don’t: Plumbing Edition
Now, there are plenty of things you can do yourself and we all like to save some money here and there. But there are also many fixes best left to the professionals. If you tackle a problem too big, you may end up with a…
