What's the best detector & alarm for a back flow valve that has been installed by the utility?

Basements flood, full stop. As a hole in the ground similar to a swimming pool, once all is done to stop water getting in, we then need to remove any water wit…

How to prevent flooding, sewage backup and leaks from appliances with a couple of 'smart' devices… Preventing flood damage in basements is a hot topic as we ar…

Basement mold and mildew can easily be avoided with better designed walls. Common building practices trap moisture in wall assemblies preventing them from dryi…

Treating and recovering gray water in the home has always been a bit of a hit and miss affair, with DIY solutions often the only option - until now… At last, a…

Water efficient toilets, compact plumbing design, low-flow fixtures, grey water recovery and rainwater harvesting. There are lots of ways to save water in a ho…

Why are basements moldy? Because we build walls so they can't dry. Simple changes in wall design will result in mould-free durable basements… Basements don't h…

Condensation on windows is a pain in winter and runs down the wall can mean hidden issues in our homes - What causes fogged up windows, how big a problem is it…