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Q: In my area, only black iron pipe is allowed for gas lines. Is there a problem with galvanized pipe?
Your state may be the next to mandate these systems, so it’s a good idea to understand how they work .
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Q: My client's kitchen sink has a shallow 6-inch-deep bowl, and the drain connection is located in the wall rather than the floor. She would like to replace the sink with one that has a much deeper bowl, but that will place the bottom of the bowl at nearly the same level as the drain opening. Is it...
Every plumber has a tale about being beat up by his right-angle drill, so any model that improves user safety is worth a look.
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Seniors Get It All
CHAMBLEE, GA. Once a storm water runoff site for a manufacturing plant, this lot has become a popular living space for low-income seniors thanks to a public-private partnership among the city, DeKalb County, and nonprofit affordable housing developer Mercy Housing.
Commercial-style range for less; slate-look porcelain tiles; lightweight thinset mortar; PEX plumbing connections
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Q: No-hub rubber couplings with band clamps on the ends are handy for making all sorts of plumbing connections, but are there limitations on where they can be used?
Storm-Water Regs Grow Up
Press-on plumbing fittings install fast, don't require a dry pipe, and make torches unnecessary.
Water filtration; towel warmers
This quick, accurate method prevents problems with the framing and finishes that follow.
Backsplashes; showerheads
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Q: A client wants to install an outdoor gas fireplace. The most logical route for the gas supply extends from a roof-mounted furnace 60 feet along an exterior parapet wall and then down. Are there any requirements for lightning protection in such an expos
Few dispute that construction-site erosion poses a significant problem. Muddy roads and cloudy streams tied to a decade-long nationwide building boom have left many residents eager for a clampdown, especially in coastal areas, where water quality is a crucial issue. For contractors, the upshot is...