A clogged drain, or a blockage in a sewer line, is a very common and potentially expensive plumbing problem and it can lead to other drain-related issues. In the past, the only way to locate the source of the problem was to undertake destructive excavation of the pipes. Today, plumbers can identify the location of blockages without having to dig by using sophisticated video inspection equipment. A small fiber-optic camera is snaked through the plumbing lines, enabling the plumber to see what’s causing the blockage and also to evaluate the overall condition of the piping system. Once the issue...

From the very outset, Delta has strived to seek innovative solutions to help consumers use water wisely. Delta calls these ‘smart’ features, and they are found on many products that not only conserve water, but enhance the lives of people just like you. Let’s take a brief look at some cool faucet innovations. Multi-Flow: A toggle on the faucet wand increases its stream from the standard 1½ GPM (gallons per minute) to a much higher flow that fills the sink, pots, and other large containers quicker. An excellent water-efficient faucet for kitchens! See how it works by watching this...

Although remodeling other parts of the home often come to mind more often than bathrooms, the many new options in bathroom plumbing just might make you want to consider making a bathroom remodel a priority. Many new features can make the time spent in this room a lot more enjoyable! One new option for bathroom plumbing is an on-demand hot water device that means you no longer have to wait for hot water to run from the water heater to the bathroom. This means instant hot water for showering or bathing! This is convenient, as well as being a...

How times have changed in bathroom plumbing! It is not that long ago that bath time meant dragging a large washtub into the kitchen to fill with hot water from the stove and the whole family bathed in that same tub one after the other. Eventually an actual room was set aside for bathroom purposes, and a bathtub that could be hooked up to indoor water lines and drain lines was developed. How wonderful this must have seemed after the old method! Although the first idea of using a shower for bathing probably originated from the fun of standing...