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Global warming is scary and can seem extremely overwhelming! However, each of us has a part, however small, in stopping climate change. By reducing your carbon footprint, or...

Learn what causes sediment build-up as well as how to control and remove it from your water heater by dissolving and flushing the inside out the drain valve at the bottom.

Every water heater has safety features built into it. In this article are descriptions of these features, as well as descriptions of additional precautions to take before working...

The article provides an inside look at the water heater industry and anode rods in particular, which are an essential part of every water heater.

The information in this article only applies to tank-type water heaters (gas or electric). It does not include information on solar water heaters or tankless water heaters.

This article contains a discussion of all the different types of drain valves--why some types break easily or leak and which types to use as replacements.

This article is for electric water heater owners only. Many problems can besiege the heating parts in an electric water heater. These problems include sediment build-up, burnout...

Provides helpful information about plastic-lined nipples, both brass and steel and how they relate to a water heater.

This article discusses all the different types of drain valves -- why some types break easily or leak, and which types to replace it with.

This article teaches you how to save money by instituting all the following devices: Electric temperature controls, heat traps, low-flow shower heads, pipe insulation, recirculating...

Includes a discussion extolling the virtues of curved dip tubes. Also talks about the flaws of standard dip tubes and what a broken dip tube will mean for your showers and baths.

There are almost a dozen trouble spots for water heaters when it comes to corrosion. You'll find them on electric elements, anodes, combustion chambers, and vent pipes. Softened...

Describes the temperature controls for both types of water heaters and how to use them.

This article discusses brass pipe nipples and how they can be salvaged or replaced when they become broken or rusted. It also tells how to handle the pipe nipple in the case of...

This article describes what to look for when consumers go looking for a new water heater.

Explains the difference between commercial and residential water heaters. Describes what hatches, multiple flues and powered anodes are. Includes instructions on how to clean...

Describes what anode rods are and how they work. Explains the difference between aluminum, magnesium and zinc anodes as well as combination, link and power anodes. Explains what...

Barbecue grills come in many styles and prices. You can choose from charcoal grills to gas grills, or even pellet grills. These various types of grills can cost as little as...

Sump pumps really aren't very complicated devices compared to some of the other things you have in your home.  And yet their service can save you thousands in water damage, should...

If you've never tasted deep-fried turkey, you're missing out on quite a treat. Although it's probably not the healthiest food to eat every day (goodbye, skinny jeans;...

I love to grill and BBQ. Nothing beats the smoky savor of meat or vegetables hot off the grill. You need a few tools and accessories to make your BBQ experience a good one. ...

A BBQ smoker differs from a BBQ grill in two important respects. A smoker cooks with indirect heat at a much lower temperature than a conventional grill, and it needs a lot more...

If you are renovating your home, you may consider redoing your kitchen.  Part of this renovation might entail redoing your countertops.  The sink is an integral part of your...