Fixtures/Materials

Like most plumbers, I usually have a big say when choosing the tub/shower mixing valves for new bathroom or bathroom remodeling projects....

One thing I've recently noticed after all my years in the plumbing business is the wide variety of fixtures now available. Not...

With the big Greenbuild International Conference and Expo occurring in Los Angeles last week, I wanted to reflect on how water-saving plumbing...

When recommending a toilet choice, plumbers should look into dual-flush toilets along with single-flush toilet systems to help best fit customer needs.As...

“Out-of-the-box” plumbing fixtures are ready to go when you need them.It’s not your imagination; many plumbing fixture manufacturers are designing products that are...

As plumbers, we are all well aware of the importance of maintaining our water and drainage systems to codes and standards that...

A women-owned plumbing company in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada, is teaching female homeowners how to fix common plumbing problems.The 2-hour Home Plumbing...

A popular request I have received over the years from many homeowners has been about upgrading an existing tile shower stall to a...

Space-saving combination boiler provides heat, hot waterProblem: A 2,000-square-foot single-family home in southern New Hampshire had a forced air heating system. The...

U.S. demand for behind-the-wall plumbing products is projected to advance 6.5 percent annually to $12.4 billion in 2020, according to Behind the...

One of the best bits of advice I ever received when I was starting my plumbing business was from an experienced service...

Uponor AB, a subsidiary of Uponor Corporation and an affiliate of Uponor North America, has secured a favorable ruling from the Federal...

The IKON apron-front, single-bowl sink from BLANCO features a traditional wide radius and robust 1.5-inch rim. A custom-fit Floating Grid accessory, which...

An original piece of Empire State Building plumbing will go up for bid on eBay. A water pump gauge, part of the...

The VorMax toilet line from American Standard was named a 2015 Good Design Award recipient in the bath category for design excellence....

U.S. demand for plumbing fixtures and fittings is forecast to rise 6.3 percent per year to $12.3 billion in 2019, spurred by...

What were your choices for the best new kitchen and bath fixtures of 2015? Was it a 358-spray nozzle showerhead, a free-standing...