What is a Water Heater Draft Hood?

A water heater draft hood plays an important role in the operation of a gas-fired water heater, as well as maintaining a safe environment for…

I had a friend call asking for advice on a plumbing issue. He was relocating a washing machine and he needed to secure the piping…

A cabinet drawer suffers lots of abuse. People slam drawers and little kids pull up on them. Occasionally, a drawer front will come off. Fixing…

If you use a swamp cooler, you are probably happy with the lower electrical bills. As I’ve said before, swamp coolers are simple machines, but…

Having one cabinet door higher or lower than the others looks very strange. It is either that the hinges need to be adjusted, or maybe…

I frequently get calls that there is poor water plumbing pressure in a bathroom, or another specific area of the house. Most homeowners believe that…

Most modern self-closing hinges have an adjustable mechanism inside that you simply turn to increase the tension and closing power. If you push down on…

If your sink leaks when your dishwasher runs, I wouldn’t blame the dishwasher. The leak could be coming from several possible locations. Most likely the…

What to Do When Your Pool is Making Funny Noises If your pool’s plumbing is making noises, chances are you have air in the system.…

A toilet that leaks is bad enough…one that leaks rusty water is worse. If the toilet is leaking between the bowl and the floor, then…