Do you like to clean? Most people probably don’t, but right now, cleaning could be what prevents you from getting sick. Let’s take an imaginary trip to the store where you touch the keypad on the credit card machine that was used by the person in front of you. You...

One common question when it comes to health and cleanliness is whether or not handwashing and hand sanitizing are equally effective, and the answer is no. While this crisis has seen sales of hand sanitizer skyrocket, that doesn't mean that it is the most effective way...

Have you ever gone into a bathroom where you didn’t have to touch anything? The toilet flushes on its own, the sink starts up when you get near, as does the soap dispenser, and when you’re done, the paper towel will give you a sheet of paper that is sufficient for...

Is there such a thing as a shower that is too hot? Even though some of us might feel like there isn’t, there is a possibility that a malfunctioning part leads to water that is so hot it could hurt you. If you find that no matter how much you adjust the handle, the...

There are some projects in your bathroom that require the aid of a plumber, but there are others that do not. Take replacing your toilet seat for example. This is a relatively simple job that can be done by anyone. Having a cracked, discolored, loose or just plain old...

Is the water in your home too hot? Is it not hot enough? Either of those problems might be because of a setting on your water heater. Where you will find this setting will depend on the type of water heater you have. If it is gas powered, you should be able to find a...

When you need hot water, how long do you stand by the faucet, running the water and waiting for it to reach the right temperature? Many homeowners spend quite a while, running a lot of water straight down the drain. In fact, according to one estimate, homeowners waste...

So, something terrible has happened. A pipe in your home has frozen in the cold weather, and you have no idea what to do! This is a serious situation, since a frozen pipe can crack and cause all kinds of problems. First, don’t panic. While the problem is serious, you...

Usually a bathtub will have a stopper to keep the water inside the tub from running down the drain. There are many different designs used for this, but one of the more common ones consists of a lever on the tub wall that controls a plunger that cuts off waterflow....

We all get irritated when we have a faucet that just keeps on dripping. That incessant sound can drive anyone nuts, but that is not the only problem with a leaky faucet. You are also wasting water. While it might seem like it shouldn’t be too much water wasted if...