This detailed guide will help you learn how to efficiently shut-off water supply to home in an emergency to prevent heavy ...

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Preventing frozen pipes is a lot easier and less risky than thawing frozen pipes. When preparing a home for cold weather, make a note of when to worry about pipes freezing so you can take the right ...

When it comes to home improvement, the bathroom might not be the first area you think about. However, a simple bathroom ...

Plumbers looking to expand their services and increase profitability should consider offering water treatment. Water purification services offer potential for profit by opening your plumbing company ...

Half of plumbers say they still sometimes use illegal lead solder when jointing pipework supplying hot or drinking water.

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Q: I purchased a new home which as bank-owned and was being sold “as-is.” On the day of the home inspection, there was no hot water, because the bank refused to turn on the gas service. Because ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...