Q: We plan to do an extensive remodeling job in our bathroom. Also, I’m tired of waiting for what seems like a long time for the shower water to get hot before I can jump in. Is there a way we can ...

Editors note: since he’s writing on plumbing this month, we’ve decided to let Steve Swanson act as a “guest host” for our April plumbing column. Scott Milne will return with our May issue. Most of the ...

Those words spurn up a variety of thoughts and feelings. To some, hot water is the metaphorical comparison of being in trouble. To others, hot water is comforting, as it reminds them of the nice ...

A paper published in a recent issue of Journal of Green Building casts doubt on the use of hot water recirculating schemes as a means of saving energy. The thought behind recirculating systems is that ...

I'm currently considering adding a second hot water source to our house. I'm thinking of a tankless unit that would be near the kitchen sink and would supply the sink ...