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How to Leak-Proof Your Dishwasher

Dishwashers leak occasionally. We know this. However, a frequently-leaking dishwasher that ruins your flooring, burdens you with daily cleanup, and seeps through to lower levels of your home (or the apartment below yours – sorry, neighbor!) need not be a permanent state of affairs. There are three main areas that cause problems in dishwashers: hosing,…

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Seven Steps to Saving Water . . . and the Planet

Shocking as it may sound, the average American household’s leaks can account for over 10,000 gallons of water lost every year. Leaks in homes like yours may waste up to 1 trillion gallons annually on a nationwide scale. With undetected trickles causing this much waste, consider the amount of water lost when we brush our…

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How to REALLY Clean Your Bathroom

Getting a bathroom clean takes work. However, a little (or a lot) of elbow grease does nothing without the proper cleaners, each designed for a specific surface. Read on for tips, techniques, and which cleaners to use on which surfaces. Success Tip: Be sure to consult manufacturer details for exact uses and methods for each…

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Plumbing In Space

You know how your home plumbing works, but have you ever considered how plumbing operates in a zero-gravity space station? Resources such as square footage and water supply are limited inside NASA’s International Space Station (ISS), so engineers have devised creative ways of keeping the astronauts comfortable. Water and waste cycle through a complex filtering…

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When Do I Need to Re-Pipe My House?

We use water every day to bathe, clean our clothes and dishes, cook, and hydrate our bodies. Your pipes deliver water to your home day in and day out without any effort on your part. However, nothing lasts forever, pipes included, so knowing the proper time to re-pipe can save you the hassle of dealing…

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Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It

Content was updated on May 29th, 2024 Are Tankless Water Heaters Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners In the quest for energy efficiency and cost savings–as well as hot showers that last forever–many homeowners are turning to tankless water heaters as an alternative to traditional tank water heaters. But are tankless water heaters worth…

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Vacation-Proof Your Home

Going away this summer? When the sun shows itself and the rainy season comes to a close, planning trips is a great way to enjoy the weather, connect with family and friends, and see new places. However, leaving your home unattended for even a few days can set you up for a plumbing disaster if…

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