Expert Advice on Home Improvement

We all know solar water heaters can help the environment but there may be a few things you don’t know about them.While most solar water heaters require electricity to operate, they cost only a tenth the operating cost of a regular water heater. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Tub and shower faucets, like this one from Moen, that come equipped with a pressure balance valve adjust to any changes in water pressure automatically. This allows your shower or bath to maintain a constant water temperature and prevent scalding when water is being used elsewhere in your house. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

SharkBite has developed a line of brass, push-fit plumbing fittings that are ideal for a quick fix that can join copper, CPVC, and PEX pipe without the need for gluing, clamping, or soldering. Simply slip the pipe into the fitting, and you’re done. 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.

Nick asks, “My water bill has been high lately. How can I tell whether I have a plumbing leak, or if there’s a problem with the water meter?”

It’s possible the increase in your water usage could come from a faulty meter, but it’s more likely you have a leak in the water line running from the meter or the plumbing under your home. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

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Thinking about updating your bathroom, but not sure what to budget – or if you’ll even recoup the costs in today’s market? The good news is that modifying a bathroom not only adds daily enjoyment and comfort, but will enhance your home’s value as well. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

Extreme cold weather can be hard on both you and your home. Here are some tips to put into practice when freezing weather, snow, and ice hit your area. Read on to find out more. Read in full.

When choosing a faucet for your kitchen sink, it’s important to take into consideration style, finish, controls, whether or not it has a sprayer, and accessories. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Toilets account for a quarter of the water used in the average home. Older toilets use up to five gallons of water per flush, three times that of newer models. Dual flush toilets save even more water by giving you two flushing options, one for liquid and one for solid waste. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Science guru and TV personality Bill Nye is also a committed green enthusiast. His home includes a solar hot water heater and solar panels for producing electricity. Solar power can be a great way to create free energy and save money in your home. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.