THE INNOFLUE VENT SYSTEM is a single-wall, flexible venting option for heating appliances. It is made from fully-recyclable polypropylene, not PVC. It can perform at sustained temperatures as high as ...

Have you heard the old saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know”? It’s an axiom homeowners should always keep in mind when thinking about the mechanical and structural systems hidden behind the ...

Q. Hey, Tim, I had the opportunity to tour a house under construction. All the plumbing drain lines were in, but I also saw all sorts of other extra pipes that connected to the drain pipes and ...

Every homeowner who has opened a wall or roof for a “simple” plumbing fix learns the same lesson: the venting details you cannot see are often what turn a quick repair into a full‑scale project. The ...

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) first made its way into the world of venting systems in the residential market. In recent years, CPVC has been used to vent Category IV high-efficiency boilers.

In response to consumer demand for higher efficiency boilers and updated regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy, the conversion from noncondensing to condensing vent systems becomes necessary.

Bathroom listings love to brag about “updated” finishes, but a shiny vanity can hide plumbing that is already failing behind the walls. If you know how to read the clues in a remodeled bathroom, you ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...