From toilets to pipes and drains, a little Fall preparation is crucial to successfully avoiding frozen pipes this winter. It looks like another beauty of a weekend.  Seems like a good time to tackle a few plumbing winterization items. Prevent frozen water pipes — minimize your risk with a few steps: In cold rooms, open the under-sink cabinet doors to keep warmer air circulating around […]

This is the third installment in our 3-part series entitled “This Old House has Charm but This Old Plumbing Stinks” that explores the old house plumbing in a modern world.  Kitchens are the heart of every home; a cheery and well-functioning kitchen brings joy to all who enter.  For kitchens that are 15 or more years old, a makeover is money well-spent. Below are a few […]

This is the second of a 3-part series entitled “This Old House has Charm but This Old Plumbing Stinks” that explores the struggles of old house plumbing. When bathrooms came in from the cold, they were basic: small and with few design amenities – a sink, a toilet, a tub, and a metal medicine cabinet. Most homes had one bathroom, maybe an additional toilet in […]