I’m doing a bathroom remodel for a customer and he mentioned that his hot water tank was running out too quickly. This customer lives on a lake, and it is common for him to have a multitude of guests, so it is no surprise that some of his visitors were...
We all love having a utility sink for our dirty tasks. However, it is important to remember that the same rules apply to a utility sink as any other. Don’t use it to drain items that would normally clog a standard sink, and please do preemptive care once you see...
A new referral wanted me to quote a bathroom remodel job at his lake home. I needed to check out some of the infrastructure of his cottage and turned off the main water supply. Unfortunately, with little force I broke off the handle. My potential customer was planning...
A common task in home remodeling is the re-routing of water pipes. The traditional way to connect pipes is to use solder. This method works, but it can be time consuming and poses problems if there is any moisture present. A faster method is to use a Press Tool. I...
I am doing a home remodel, which includes some outside work. I needed to replace a water spigot, and bought one at a local big box store. After installing it I noticed that it was leaking. Rats! Back to the store to buy a new one. I installed it and that one also...
I’m working on a house where the owner wants to move their laundry facility into their basement. This involved quite a bit of plumbing work. However, the outcome was outstanding. By building everything into the wall the owner can push their stackable washer and...