Why Do Freezing Pipes Burst?

Bursting water pipes are a major concern when winter temperatures drop below freezing. But why do frozen pipes burst? Perhaps surprisingly, freezing pipes don’t burst because of ice [...]

Timothy Cook, the CEO of Apple has invested in Nebia, a start-up company located in San Francisco that is developing a water-conserving showerhead.  As reported in the New York Times, the [...]

As Old Man Winter blows across the country, she brings with him freezing temperatures and gusting winds. These cold weather scenarios set the perfect stage for freezing pipe problems. There are [...]

Have you downsized your home?  If so the first logical question always asked is “What do I do with all my stuff?” Many books and self-help magazines suggest simply donating or throwing everything [...]

We’re celebrating the Made in America movement by U.S. manufacturers. Products that might have been made abroad a decade ago are now being manufactured here. In a feature entitled “Made In The [...]

The Plumbing Efficiency Research Coalition (PERC) has announced that its second report, The Drainline Transport of Solid Waste in Buildings – Phase 2.0, has been released and is now available on [...]

Plumbing leaks can be frustrating for customers to deal with, but unfortunately most wont pick up the phone for for plumbing services/fixes.  As its not top of mind and not an issue that is taken [...]

When Nest Labs introduced the Nest Learning Thermostat in 2011, the company awakened a dormant thermostat industry. In the prior few decades, consumers had not seen much improvement in [...]

In recent posts we have taken a close look at Hydronic heating, how it work and the benefits it provides.  In this blog we look at how hydronic heating can provide great comfort for those [...]

THE BENEFITS OF HYDRONIC HEATING Modern hydronic heating has a lot to offer. The following is a brief description of the key benefits it offers. Energy Savings Ideally, a building’s rate of [...]