It’s safe to say there are a lot of people who are afraid to mess with household plumbing – and we understand that. Plumbing can be scary if you don’t know what you’re doing, and nobody wants to be responsible for their house flooding, the toilet spewing sewage all over the bathroom, or pretty much …
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When faced with a problem, many people think “I can fix it myself!” Sometimes they’re even right.
There are many reasons someone might want to deal with their plumbing problems on their own. Perhaps they have a limited budget, have had a poor experience with someone else working on their home, or perhaps they simply …
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Since 1993, March 22nd has been World Water Day: a day for education, activism, and reflection. Although great strides have been made in providing clean water supplies where there were none before, lack of access remains a significant problem in too many areas of the world. Even for those with “access”, the costs can remain …
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Spring is upon us! The verdant freshness tempts us to open our windows and doors, to no longer sequester ourselves in our winter dens; an inexplicable desire to bring that freshness indoors. Thus, our long-standing and ritualistic habit of “spring cleaning” begins.
As you begin the yearly frenzy of dusting, mopping, and washing of all …
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Happy World Plumbing Day! It’s true: the World Plumbing Council and World Health Organization have set aside every March 11th as a special day to highlight the importance of plumbing, and bring increased awareness to the plight of those that live without it.
The disaster in Flint, Michigan brought much-needed attention to the aging and …
Continue reading Happy World Plumbing Day!Sometimes you need help choosing the right type of pump. Sometimes you need help determining the size of a pump. And sometimes, you just have basic questions. Below, you’ll find our answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about pumps.
Q: “I would like to add a toilet in my basement, …
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To flush or not to flush, that is the question…
We know that the toilet can sometimes seem like a magical trashcan, instantly transporting things it might otherwise be more difficult to get rid of. Out of sight, out of mind; not your problem anymore, right?
But the reality is that all the stuff being …
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We’ve all heard about the shortage of skilled tradespeople in the United States, and the increasing age of those that are left. If you’re at this site, it’s probably safe to say that you have some slight interest in plumbing. Maybe you’re a plumber yourself, an avid DIY-er, or simply the curious sort. Perhaps you …
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January 28, 2016
Name of Product: AquaRug shower rugs
Hazard: The four suction cups on the underside of the rugs can fail to prevent slipping, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shower rugs and contact Tristar for instructions on how to dispose of the rugs …
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At this point, most are aware of the water disaster in Flint, Michigan. It took nearly two years, but the severity of the situation has finally garnered the appropriate legal and media attention. The ill-fated, cost-cutting decision to source water from the Flint River has left some residents with potentially long-term health problems, and a …
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