Dura-Cool Evaporative Cooler Pads
As I was shopping for this year's new swamp cooler pads I ran across some foamed polyester pads called Dura-Cool evaporative cooler pads. After reading the manufacturer's pamphlet I decided to try them...
View ArticleWater Heater Supply Line - Replacing Solder for Threaded
When replacing a water heater you may find that the existing water supply flex lines are soldered onto the water lines. While it may be tempting to just re-use the existing flex lines it's really a...
View ArticleFlexible Couplings Make Sprinkler Repairs Easier
Fixing a broken sprinkler water line? A little flexibility in the pipe and/or fittings can sometimes make a world of difference. One option is to use Flexible couplings designed for irrigation lines....
View ArticleToilet Seat Choices
Is it time to install a new toilet seat? When you head over to your local home improvement store for a replacement you may notice that there are quite a few seats that don't look that much different...
View ArticleTalk to Your Neighbors to Preempt Plumbing Problems
If you live in a neighborhood where all of the homes were built within a couple of years of each other it can be really helpful to share repair notes with your neighbors. Why? Well, fixtures that have...
View ArticleA Leaking Water Heater T and P Valve
Water heaters can leak from various different parts and for different reasons. The first thing to do is to track down the source of a water heater leak because that will give you a starting point for...
View ArticleSprinkler Valve - What's Wrong With This Picture
Can you spot the problem with this sprinkler valve?While doing some sprinkler troubleshooting you may run across some situations that don't look wrong at first glance. So, it pays to keep a careful...
View ArticleLeaking Clean Out Caps
Sewer clean outs are really handy whenever you have a sewer main clog or when you have a tough stoppage to clear. One thing to keep in mind is that clean out caps can leak just like any other plumbing...
View ArticleCleaning a Drain vs. Clearing a Drain
I have a lot of people ask me to recommend a commercial drain cleaner that they can use to clear clogged drains. This is one of my least favorite questions because the answer is not that straight...
View ArticleSwamp Cooler Troubleshooting
Often regular swamp cooler maintenance is enough to keep your cooler working well summer after summer. But there are a few things that can go wrong with a swamp cooler. Fortunately a bit of...
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