Are you designing a home and wondering what to consider for your powder room? Perhaps you’re remodeling and want some ideas regarding your half bath. Getting ready to meet with a designer? This blog post will help you think of everything you need to consider. What is a powder room? A powder room, also known …
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Rough-in is an exciting phase in your construction project. It’s an unofficial milestone when the framing is finished (or nearing finishing), the building is dried in (meaning the roof and exterior weather barrier are installed), and the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing elements are beginning to be installed. In other words, rough-in refers to the installation …
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If your home has a septic system, you may have a septic alarm installed. This alarm will let you know when your septic tank is beginning to become too full. Continue reading to find out what this means and what you need to do to solve the problem. Why do septic systems have an alarm? …
There are multiple different types of pipes when you are dealing with plumbing. But, which one of these options will be the best for your project? This article will cover several different types of pipes, their purposes, and what they are best used for. What is DWV pipe? The abbreviation: DWV stands for Drain, Waste, …
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We’ve all seen the commercials for different types of drain cleaners. Pour it down your drain, and your clog will be swept away without any more problems! But what if that is not the whole story? What if there could be problems associated with its use? This article will tell you the truth about drain …
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What is a cesspool? A cesspool is a precursor to the modern septic tank system. The concept uses a pit in the ground that is usually lined with stone, concrete, or brick. Wastewater from the home enters the cavity, where it is held until it can seep into the earth through the holes in the …
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An integral part of a modern septic system is the leach field. A leach field is designed to allow filtered waste material from your home to be safely absorbed across a large area of the ground. Without a leach field, the septic tank would quickly fill up with greywater and sewage and would need to …
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Image Source Your crawlspace is the most vulnerable area in your home to freezing and leaks. When your plumbing runs underneath your house, the pipes become highly susceptible to damage as the water inside freezes and thaws. Because water expands when it freezes, frozen water in your plumbing creates pressure on your pipes until, ultimately, …
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Bathrooms can be notorious for moisture issues, and for obvious reasons. Tubs, showers, sinks, pipes, drains, not to mention toilet tank water! While the general building code for new construction requires bathrooms to exhaust air directly to the exterior of the building, there are still many existing structures that don’t have that option. For those …
Most of us are used to flipping a switch as we enter a bathroom, allowing an efficient exhaust fan to remove and replace the air inside. However, for bathrooms without that helpful switch, or for people who are in an environment where the fan just doesn’t cut it, dehumidifiers are a huge asset for moisture …
