Though over 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is water, only one percent of that water is safe for human use. With an ever-increasing population and the subsequent demand for fresh water, it is imperative that we use what water we have efficiently and effectively. That’s why WaterSense, a partnership program formed in 2006 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, aims to … [Read more...] about An introduction to the EPA’s WaterSense program
Faucets & Sinks
What shouldn’t go down your bathroom drains
No one thinks much about bathroom drains until they get clogged. A clogged toilet is never fun, but some people don’t realize that the things they flush, like paper towels and wet wipes, can easily cause a backup. For showers, baths and sinks, body hair is the biggest clogging culprit. So what other things shouldn’t go down bathroom drains? Food. It seems obvious, but … [Read more...] about What shouldn’t go down your bathroom drains
Clogged drains? Try this before calling a plumber
When you have a clogged drain, your first instinct might be to call a plumber. While a professional can help you unclog the mess, he or she will charge a hefty fee, and there are plenty of cost-effective ways to deal with a clogged drain on your own. Of course, if all else fails, don’t hesitate to call a plumber who can resolve the problem immediately. With that being said, … [Read more...] about Clogged drains? Try this before calling a plumber
DIY: Kitchen Sink Leak Repair
DIY: Kitchen Sink Leak Repair Imagine one day, you go for your cleaning tools underneath the kitchen sink—only to find a funky mess of black mold colonizing the space. Now where did that come from? There’s a strong possibility it’s the nasty consequence of a water leak. Even a very small leak can eventually escalate into a costly under-sink crisis. The U.S. EPA wisely … [Read more...] about DIY: Kitchen Sink Leak Repair
Safe Garbage Disposal Repair
Safe Garbage Disposal Repair Can you hear a grating barrage of noises coming from inside your garbage disposal? Or perhaps the blades won’t budge. Your disposal could be jammed, possibly with some kind of too-hard object that isn’t meant to be shredded up by the blades. Garbage disposals are brilliant machines that quickly and efficiently move organic waste out of the … [Read more...] about Safe Garbage Disposal Repair
