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Condensation on Your Toilet? Don't Sweat It

Is your toilet breaking a sweat? No need to worry; this typically isn't caused by a plumbing issue. In fact, it happens for the same reason your ice-cold drink sweats on a summer day. Learn more about toilet condensation here.

April 20, 2021

Frying pan with non-stick surface and hot oil under water tap flow in sink

Can You Pour Cooking Grease Down the Drain? No. Here's Why

Even though they're liquids, you really shouldn’t pour grease, oil or animal fat down any kind of drain — including your toilet. The reason why is a little gross. Here’s what you need to know.

April 20, 2021

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'Burning, Smoking, Melting': 800 PureLine Pool Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Danger

If you bought a pump motor for your swimming pool online from Inyo Pool Products in the past four years, you’ll want to verify whether yours is affected by a recent federal safety alert. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 25 announced that Inyo Pool Products Inc., of Longwood, Fla., is recalling about 800 PureLine 1.5 HP Pool Pump Motors due to a defect that could cause the motors to overheat — posing a fire hazard and already having resulted in 26 reports of motors “burning, smoking or melting.”

April 20, 2021

Don't Forget to Flush! A 6-Step Guide for Flushing Your Gas or Electric Water Heater

Have you flushed your water heater lately? A lot of homeowners miss this item on their annual maintenance checklist. Thankfully, it’s a fairly simple task. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

April 20, 2021

How to Insulate Your Garage Door

You can insulate your garage door yourself in just a few short hours with the right materials and know-how. Here’s what you need to know about how to insulate a garage door.

April 20, 2021