Plumbing Ideas & Inspiration

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Plumbing

Time to Upgrade Your Toilet?

If you’re still double-flushing or dealing with frequent clogs, your low-flow fixture might be due for replacement. Here’s why

ByThomas Baker

Testing the Newest Low-consumption Toilets

问这个旧房子并不mbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to a plumbing facility in New Jersey to learn about advances in toilet engineering that help save water

All About Kitchen Faucets

For a quick and easy upgrade in a house's most popular room, nothing makes a bigger impact with less sweat and expense than replacing an outdated faucet

Read This Before You Buy a Tankless Water Heater

Tired of running out of hot water? That’s not a problem with one of these compact, ultra-efficient units that heat water as you need it. Here’s what you need to know about choosing, installing, and living with one

How to Choose Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures

问这个旧房子并不mbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss the different ways to identify water-saving plumbing fixtures

A Tour of Antique Plumbing and the Toilet of the Future

Ask This Old House Richard Trethewey examines historic items from the history of his family’s plumbing company and takes a look at the latest toilet technology.

The Story Behind Antique Bath Fixtures

问这个旧房子并不mbing expert Richard Trethewey gives a history lesson on bath fixtures and piping

Read This Before You Buy a Toilet

Keep these key parts and new features in mind on your next toilet shopping trip.

How a Plumbing Trap Can Lose Water

问这个旧房子并不mbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains several reasons why a trap may be losing water

Bar Sinks

Impress your guests this holiday season with one of these stylish bar sinks, perfect for chilling cocktails, prepping hors d'oeuvres, and cleaning up.

Traditional Tubs

Before showers rushed the cleanup ritual, vintage soakers beckoned bathers to sit back and relax