Expert Advice on Home Improvement

Gray water is the waste water from showers, tubs, sinks, and washing machines that usually goes down the drain for processing at a sewage treatment plant. While you wouldn’t want to drink it, when properly treated, gray water can be used to irrigate your lawn, shrubs, and other nonedible plants. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Replacing the dishwasher in your kitchen isn’t that difficult a DIY project, though it does require a bit of basic plumbing and wiring. Watch this video to find out how to go about it. Watch this video.

Owning and maintaining a home isn’t that difficult if you know the basics. Read on for our crash course on everything from caring for your deck and lawn to replacing a faucet and fixing your toilet. Read in full.

If you’ve ever dropped a small object, such as a ring, down a drain or other opening, you know how frustrating it can be to retrieve it. In the past you would have to disassemble the pipe to remove the item, but now there’s a better way. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

No matter how advanced your water system is in your home, the water will still have mineral deposits in it. This can lead to clogged aerators and sediment filled water heaters. Watch this video to find out how to fix this problem. Watch this video.

If you have a toilet that’s constantly running, the culprit is more than likely a leaky flapper valve. Over time they may become cracked or warped, which can allow water to leak out. Toilet flapper valves are very easy to replace and only cost a few dollars. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Replacing the kitchen faucet in your home is not that difficult. Watch this video to find out how to go about it. Watch this video.

Vertex hot water heaters from A.O. Smith are so energy efficient that they can cut your natural gas bill in half. Vertex water heaters have a 96% thermal energy efficiency rating, which means that very little of the heat is wasted by venting to the outside. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Danny has remodeled a lot of bathroom over the years, but this job is personal, since it’s in his own home. What started as a simple upgrade, expanded into a complete bathroom renovation that included replacing the tub surround and tile floor, upgrading the plumbing and faucets, and installing a new vanity and accessories. Read in full.

Solar water heating systems are a great way to reduce energy use and save money on utility bills. While costing more than traditional water heaters, solar hot water heaters can pay for themselves over time in the amount of energy saved. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.