In this video I got to tour a 5000 square foot Canadian home that’s built so tightly and has such great windows & insulation that it can be heated with 1500 watts! Anytime you build a ultra-high performance home (including Passive Houses) one major key to success is the walls & windows. In today’s video …
This 5000 sf Canadian House can basically be heated with a hairdryer! Read More »
See the HOTBIN and meet the composting team at a number of gardening shows throughout the UK this year.
Is a Frost-Free hose Bibb really freeze proof? In this video I’m going to do a DEEP FREEZE on Copper, Brass, and Stainless Hose Bibbs to see how much cold they transmit to the inside of the house. The results totally shocked me. Today’s video sponsored by Aquor Water Systems. FYI, the model I used …
Frost-free Hose Bibb? Yep, it TOTALLY ICED over! Read More »
I’m leaving tomorrow to go to Las Vegas for the International Builder Show (IBS) Jan 21-23rd, 2020. This is the biggest show of the year with massive crowds and all the big manufacturers. Here’s my quick schedule for the week along with an update on my Real Remodel project as I’m just about ready to …
Real Remodel Quick Update + My Intl Builders Show Schedule This Week in Vegas Read More »
In this episode, I’m going to give you a rundown of all the latest Push to Connect fittings available in 2020 including a brand new one from Legend Valve who sponsored today’s video. https://youtu.be/1E8X1VawLeE “Sharkbite Fittings – Awesome or a failure waiting to happen?” Learn more about Legend Valve Smart Click here: http://www.legendvalve.com/pws1/smartclick-connection-system Legend Valve …
Is this new Plumbing PTC connection BETTER than a Sharkbite? Read More »
Make It Easy On Yourself – Yard Hydrant Made Easy I’d like to give a big shout out to Eric Dennis from Midwest Innovative Technologies for bringing Yard Hydrant Made Easy and Wall Hydrant Made Easy to us to review. I’ve stated many times I love to talk about products I love. This one was …
Midwest Innovative Technologies Makes Hose Bibb and Yard Hydrant Replacement a Breeze Read More »
Use this post to determine whether your house hold generates enough waste to warrant using a HOTBIN.
Green Plumbing – Shower Head Test I know, green/eco friendly products are the rage. Fortunately for the environment the green plumbing movement is here and it’s here to stay. Most plumbing fixture manufacturers have been voluntarily making greener products for the last few years and don’t be surprised if the government doesn’t step in again …
Quick Navigation It’s Safe to Say Basement Flooding is a Big Deal in PlumbingWe Haven’t done a Good Job Explaining the DetailsBasement Flooding BasicsBasement Floods During Heavy RainBand AidBand AidFixFixFixHow to Deal with a High Water TableEmergency Flooded Basement, What To Do First It’s Safe to Say Basement Flooding is a Big Deal in Plumbing …
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Is peat or peat-free compost better? Or will making your own compost reap the best rewards for your garden? We look at why making your own compost is surely the best option.
