Bathrooms are often a great place to add a little decorating touch. Many homes have more than one bathroom, so you can have multiple themes that fit the primary occupant’s tastes, and you can make each one unique. One way to add that individual touch is with a unique shower curtain and rods, or even a unique toilet seat.

As winter approaches on chore to make sure we do is to take steps to avoid having your pipes freezing in the colder nights. A frozen pipe isn’t itself a problem. After all, copper pipes can get to temperatures far below the freezing point of water without cracking. But too often it is accompanied by an ice blockage inside the pipe. That can lead to a pressure build up that ultimately bursts the pipe. Not only do you lose the ability to get water from the faucet, but now have the larger problem of clean up and repair.

Outside water spigots are one of the most common sources of water leak around the home. Sometimes they only leak when the water is turned on. In more extreme cases they leak all the time, sometimes a small drip, other times a serious flow. But all these problems are easy and inexpensive to repair.

Sealing pipes and hoses during plumbing projects is critical. That’s obvious. But how to do that correctly can be a little trickier than it looks.

The first tip follows the old mechanic’s rule: the right tool for the right job.

Anti-siphon faucets are a must have for homeowners who live in cold winter climates. For just a few dollars you can avoid having to replace an outdoor spigot due to low temperatures. Let’s take a look at how an anti siphon faucet works.

There are a number of different ways to get clean water in your home. While there are a lot of purifier systems that attach at the faucet, the most attractive way to add a water filter is to do an under sink installation. Here are some tips on installing an under sink purifier.