Whether your furnace recently died, you’re remodeling or flipping a home, you’ll likely have to choose gas or electric to replace it. While energy-efficient appliances are preferred, fuel availability and seasonal conditions in your region may affect what you’re able…
The toilet is a key component of your home’s plumbing and waste system, from flushing to how it fills with water. Yet these operations also open the door to a number of issues that can drive up water bills or…
Commercial process piping consists of pipes, regulators, valves and other components that are essential for transporting fluids, including chemicals, raw materials or waste in a large facility. Yet factors from design to materials and transport conditions can influence or disrupt…
When temperatures drop and you feel a chill in the air, you turn on the heating system in your home, hoping for warmth. Yet you do not hear the heat click on or the air that blows out feels cold.…
Septic systems are a common home feature, treating all discharged wastewater and helping with irrigation. To perform these actions, a septic system functions as an independent sewage treatment facility and provides a practical alternative in regions not equipped with a…
Throughout the year, warm and cool conditions in your HVAC system look inviting to pests. Add extra moisture into the mix and these factors can increase risks for an infestation that may damage your HVAC system, lead to an electrical…
When you spot water dripping from the ceiling or the remnants of a leak, such as discolored patches or bubbling paint, this scenario can go back to a number of sources. From a damaged roof to poorly draining gutters or…
Staying ahead of the curve is essential to stay competitive and efficient within the industrial industry. If your facility has a process piping system, when was the last time you evaluated its performance? Renovations to process piping offer a strategic…
If water appears to flow sluggishly down the drain or pools in the sink basin, some people may attempt to fix the issue themselves. While plunging or snaking the drain often does the trick, pouring boiling water down the sink…
Warmer months can increase the pollen count, leading to seasonal allergy symptoms like itchy eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Indoors can offer a reprieve – as long as pollen isn’t circulating throughout your HVAC system. Learn how upkeep can prevent…
