“Plumbing” comes from the word for lead, which is plumbum. People who worked with lead were called Plumbarius, which was eventually shortened to the word we use today. Plumbing dates back to roman times when the Romans used lead pipe inscriptions to prevent water theft. After that, virtually no advance in the profession was made… Read more »
An average human being spends 1 hour and 42 minutes, a week on the toilet! That is roughly 92 days over a lifetime. As funny as it may sound, it is, after all, an important daily ritual. If you are looking for a new toilet and wondering how to pick one of the right heights… Read more »
Clogged drains are a common plumbing problem in most households and in many cases can be solved without the need of a technician. Learning to clear a clog with a plunger is quite easy. Plus, plungers are both inexpensive and easy to use. There are numerous types of plungers; each designed to be used on… Read more »
Your toilet may just be the most important fixture in your home. There’s no need to go into the details about why that is—it should be obvious. That also means that when it backs up, leaks or something goes wrong with it, it can be horrifying in many ways. Some of the most common toilet… Read more »
If flow from your faucet is less than it should be, your aerator may just need cleaning. Hard water deposits and sediment in the water collect on the screen and gradually clog it. It is easy to clean an aerator, and it takes less than 5 minutes! Give it a try! Here’s how to… Read more »
