According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world, thanks to the strict regulation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA.) That being said, outdated plumbing laid down three...
A garden hose has other important uses other than maintaining your greens. Many homeowners find some use for them even in the winter, taking them out on milder days to wash down their cars of the salty slush. Joan Kostiuk even recommends simply using a garden hose as...
Brass fittings can be found in both old and modern homes, and are used outdoors and indoors. As home fixtures, they are commonly used on doors, windows, and other plumbing components. The question continues to be asked: Is brass a good material for your home’s...
For every homeowner, a plumbing problem may seem like an incessant nightmare, especially if it brings water damage. Water seeping in due to a leak can lead to mold formation, damaged walls and floors, or even a stained ceiling. One of the culprits of this type of...
Brass—an alloy of copper—is a metal that is almost synonymous with the sea. High quality brass fittings offer excellent resistance to corrosion that makes them a natural first choice for many seafaring applications, from clocks and lamps to joinerwork trim and...
