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Imagine this: You have just moved into your lovely old house built a hundred and twenty years ago, and you keep hearing hissing noises when you pass the utility closet. You can’t think what it is. Then you notice a slight obnoxious smell, and realize you need a nap....

Considering our economy and the complications of inflation, you may not want to make that move. Even though you are stuffed into a smaller house than you need, you may want to wait until things get better. So, what do you do in the meantime? You look for space-saving...

Hard water leads to calcium accumulation inside pipes, showerheads and faucets, causing incredible damage. It also causes dry hair and skin, soap scum on sinks, tubs and appliances, and foggy glasses and dishes after being washed. When minerals build up in our...

Yes, our water heaters deal with rusty, smelly water at some time in their life span. So, what causes it? It’s caused by the build-up of dissolved hydrogen sulfide gas in our water, coming from the sulfur and iron in the soil. When this gas accumulates in our water...

Chances are that if you have one small gas leak, you have others somewhere along the gas line. Your building may be in danger. It’s really hard to detect gas leaks, but here are some things to look for: - A rotten egg smell—sulfur is added to natural gas lines by...

We spoiled Americans can’t imagine living without hot water. It’s a major disaster when our water heaters give way and don’t produce what we need to bathe, shower, and wash our clothes and dishes. There are things you can do to avoid such problems. One of the most...