Why There’s a Sulfur Smell Coming From Your Drain
If a surprise stench is making you crinkle your nose somewhere in your kitchen or any other room with a faucet, then you may be searching for answers. There are multiple possible reasons for why a sulfur-like smell could be coming from your drain. Thankfully…
Making Your Toilet’s Flush Stronger
The flush of a toilet should bring you relief and reassurance. But if your toilet’s flush is slow or weak in coming, then it will spike your blood pressure like nothing else. In order to make your flush stronger you need to understand how a…
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…
