Sewage PumpsThe sewage systems in most houses use gravity to move waste. However in houses that have finished basements, the waste needs to be ejected up to be removed through drainage system into the septic tank or municipal sewer line. The plumbing pipes in a finished basement are located in the ceiling, running between the joists. The sink, showers, toilets are all situated below these pipes in the basement. A sewage ejector pump or sewage pump does the job of pulling the waste up as gravity cannot be used here to move waste. The pump is usually installed at the same level as these pipes. A sewage ejector p ..More

Bathroom fixturesModern bathrooms are just not a poky area of the house where we take bath to free our body from sweat, soil, and grit that has accumulated over the day. They are spaces where we relax both physically and mentally. They play a key role in busting our stress and restoring the balance. Therefore a bathroom should not only be clean but also be beautiful and comfortable. When you chose you bathroom accessories and fixtures you should keep two factors in mind- its functionality and the aesthetic impact to the entire bathroom. Here we will discuss the factors that you should consider when buying bathr ..More

Garbage DisposersGarbage disposers, are they greener option for waste management? Well, let’s see. Garbage flows from various directions and there is no way in which you can reduce it. In the US, more than 31 million tons of solid wastes in form of food scraps are generated each year. The kitchen wastes are often secured in trash cans that emptied in a local disposer. They are thereafter truck-loaded to landfills. Disposing food waste in the landfill has it consequences. The food waste would gradually decay in the open area emitting methane, a greenhouse gas almost 21 times more potent in trapping heat in ..More

Downspout DrainHave you ever wondered where does the rain water go to? In most homes the downspout drain carries the rain water from the rain gutter. It is a pipe that carries the rain water. These drain pipes are mostly vertical in shape and extend down to the ground level. The water is carried away from the foundation of a building so that the foundation can be saved from damage. Usually the water that is carried by the downspout drain is lead into the sewer or sometimes it is lead into the ground through way of seepage. One ought to keep in mind that homeowners need to be careful about downspout drain because ..More

 Hansgrohe FaucetHansgrohe is a well-known name in the world of faucets. In fact, Hansgrohe is a German faucet manufacturer company. It is owned by the American company Masco, which is also the owner of brands like Delta, Peerless, and Brizo. However, Hansgrohe has two lines of faucets namely Axor, its luxury brand and Hansgrohe its premium brand. Hansgrohe though assembled in Germany and the U.S. yet they mostly use Asian made parts and components. The faucets manufactured by Hansgrohe are designed by well-known designers and architects keeping in mind the changing taste among the newly emerging buyers. Th ..More

Some Dos & Don’ts Of PlumbingPlumbing is one of the most ignored aspects in a house. It is a very few home-owner who take a regular care of their fixtures, inspect their pipes, drainage systems , tanks, water heaters to ensure that these are working as expected. Life without these is impossible even for a day. A little maintenance of a house’s plumbing system can go a long way in ensuring its longevity and generating fewer repair bills. Here is a list that has been consolidated to give some of the dos and don’ts of plumbing. • Never pour g ..More