Hot Water Heater Pans – Why You Need One
I don’t know how many of you out there have hot water heaters, but I’m going to guess that it’s quite a few of you. They’re pretty handy appliances that are used for a lot …
Written by: Leroy
Plumbing
The Slide-N-Pump Review – It’s Not What You Think
The Slide-N-Pump is neither a hot, new dance craze nor a disreputable establishment boasting dollar shots and “live nude girls!” It’s not Nike’s latest marketing effort aimed at every kid who dreams of better moves …
Written by: Liz
DIY Discussion, How To, Plumbing
How to Change the Distribution Box on Your Septic Tank – And Why You Shouldn’t
As I gaze out my front window at all the pretty daffodils, in anticipation of summer, I can’t help but remember some high points from last summer. Unfortunately, it is but one, low memory, (and …
Written by: Liz
Schluter Kerdi Prefab Shower Kits – Mortar Bed be Damned
Believe me when I say…a shower and/or bath project does not fall into my comfort zone. (Unless, that is, it involves bubbles and wine.) Laying tile after the fact? That I can do. As for …
Written by: Liz
Knipex Cobra vs. Irwin GrooveLock Pliers – Channellock Killers?
At last year’s STAFDA trade show we spent some quality time talking with the reps at Knipex and Irwin about their respective lines of push-button style locking pliers. As Knipex prefers to say, they’re “selbstklemmend!” …
Written by: Marc Lyman
A DIY Dummies Book for the Plumbing Phobic
My parents didn’t let me watch scary movies when I was a kid. This naturally meant that I spent a lot of time at friends’ houses, disobeying their wishes as much as possible. As it …
Written by: Jen
Bionic Wrench and Bionic Grip Review
“We can rebuild him — we have the technology.” Alright, so the bionic man could run really fast (in slow motion – with sound effects), see really far, and he was really strong. But what …
Written by: Marc Lyman
How Clean is Your Tap Water?
In December, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its list of the cities with the best and worst tap water. This wasn’t merely a taste test (tastes like chicken!). For three years, the EWG measured …
Written by: Jen
Electronics, Milwaukee Tool, Plumbing, Tools, Videos
Milwaukee M-Spector AV Inspection Camera Review – Bad for Poker
Hi. My name is Marc. And I like gadgets. A lot. I need help. Unfortunately, the only technique I use to deal with my gadget fetish is simply to play with more gadgets. Typically increased …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Everun Tankless Electric Water Heaters & Why They Won’t Work at My House
I stumbled across Everun Tankless Electric Water Heaters at this year’s National Hardware Show. Frank Menditch, their VP of sales was kind enough to give me a quick tour of their electric tankless water heater. …
Written by: Marc Lyman