In this letter, a reader explains his design for hot-water systems
The Kenmore Elite Hybrid Water Softener does more than soften water and prevent scale buildup in fixtures and appliances.
Smart wireless sensors and fast-acting controllers detect water line leaks and prevent damage.
The popular Summit 3 toilet is now available as a dual-flush model.
On-demand systems install quickly and can save both water and energy.
Water Woes
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Dependable rural water supply starts with sizing the pump and using high-quality fittings. A master plumber explains the details.
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A master plumber provides a step-by-step method for sizing water supply pipes, based on code and common sense.
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Although manufacturers of PEX tubing tout its many advantages, most plumbers still prefer copper
A bathroom renovation specialist explains how to select and install a jetted tub in an existing bath.
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A remodeler whose production team installs 300 to 400 small baths a year describes the fixtures and finishes that guarantee trouble-free field installation.
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Bath designed for aging couple
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What’s new from the KBIS show in Chicago
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Guidelines for comfortable showers
Corrosive water is a major problem in many areas of the country, causing copper pipe to degrade prematurely. A plumber tells how he installs new domestic piping, using cross-linked polyethylene.
Up-flush basement bathroom options
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Ever wonder why the plumber insists on notching and boring the framing to run all those vent lines up through the house? A master plumber explains the whys and wherefores of venting rules, and tells how he goes beyond code minimums to avoid callbacks.
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A California remodeler specializing in bathroom renovations shares his secrets for producing a complete bath-room makeover in less than a week.
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The best low-flow toilets, easing the labor shortage with the welfare-to-work program, new shear wall design, the Cadillac of scaffolding systems, support for women in construction
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Residential sprinklers systems are unobtrusive and effective, but are not usually installed because of cost. One way to make them more affordable is to use plastic piping, as described in this article by a California fire marshal.