What drains faster, a vented or unvented drain? For every side-by-side test that I have ever conducted, the unvented drain is faster. This is contrary to the water-bottle analogy that...Read More
Unlike most blog posts that you’ll find here, this one has no educational value at all. If you follow our Facebook page, you’ve probably already seen a lot of these photos,...Read More
Fall is officially here and we’ve already had snow. If you’re not yet done with your fall maintenance list, get on it. We post this same fall maintenance list every year,...Read More
Air admittance valves are mechanical devices that take the place of plumbing vents. They’re inexpensive, they work, they can reduce the number of plumbing vent penetrations at the roof, they...Read More
Plumbing vents protect plumbing traps. They don’t make fixtures drain faster; in fact, they do the opposite. When it comes to first time home buyers, one of the least understood...Read More
A plumbing trap prevents sewer gas from entering your home. At least, that’s what it’s supposed to do. Every plumbing fixture needs to be equipped with a trap, which is...Read More
Are sewer inspections a good idea for old houses, or all houses? If you had asked me this question a few years ago, I would have told you old houses....Read More
Gas appliance connectors aren’t the same as gas piping. Gas appliance connectors are devices that connect gas appliances to gas piping, kind of like a cord connects an electrical appliance to an...Read More
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