Plumbing
MIXING VALVES: Taming the Dangers of Too-Hot Water Heaters
Published on August 25th, 2023
The hot water that comes out of your taps may be more of a danger than you realize It all comes down to temperature,...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What Interior Design Featur...
Updated on September 12th, 2023
Q: What are some interior design features that make sense for seniors wanting to stay in their home as long as possible...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
FREEZE-PROOF WATER: How to Protect a Raised Cabin Water ...
Published on July 14th, 2023
A while back I was on a video call with a couple in Alberta, Canada building their own house following my Cozy Cabin...Continue Reading
Bathrooms
GOT A LAZY FLUSHING TOILET: Discover Causes & Solut...
Published on July 4th, 2023
Toilets rarely die a quick death Most fade away slowly, gradually losing their ability to flush reliably, and this...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I install a backwate...
Updated on June 17th, 2023
Q: Is it a good idea to install a backwater valve to protect my basement from sewage backup I live in Ottawa,...Continue Reading
Cottages & Cabins
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Insulate My Cotta...
Published on May 26th, 2023
Q: What’s the best way to insulate a cottage I’m converting our lakeside place into a four-season home, but I...Continue Reading
Plumbing
WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch Me Install My Favour...
Published on May 19th, 2023
If you've got a water supply line that can't be protected from freezing because there's not enough soil, check out the...Continue Reading
Plumbing
HOME WATER DISTILLERS: Best-Kept Secret for Health and V...
Published on May 12th, 2023
If you'd like to make the most of your health and vitality, I'd like to recommend drinking distilled water It's a...Continue Reading
Plumbing
WATER LINE FREEZE PROTECTION: Watch This In-Pipe Option ...
Published on May 4th, 2023
Got a water supply line that's in danger of freezing Where I live there are many homesites that don't have enough soil...Continue Reading
Plumbing
Two Septic System Issues You Can Handle Yourself —...
Published on April 11th, 2023
At some point anyone with a septic system will suffer an issue or two associated with this part of their...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
“How Do I Get Rid of Rotten Egg Smell in My Well W...
Updated on April 7th, 2023
Q: How can I get rid of the rotten egg smell of the water at our cottage It affects both the hot and cold supply I’m...Continue Reading
Plumbing
REVIVE A FAILED SEPTIC SYSTEM: You Probably Don’t ...
Updated on March 16th, 2023
If you rely on a septic system – or worse, if your septic system is currently showing signs of failure –...Continue Reading