Sharon Lee

Smoke detectors are sold in quantities because most consumers think “more = better”, which means you’re left with a half-basement void, or a ceiling cluttered … Read more

Rarely do you have the furnace installed on the coldest night of the year. Typically, that happens three weeks after installation when the wind picks … Read more

There’s only one pump: gravity. It doesn’t follow your budget, or even your schedule. Too much slope and water races away leaving solids behind; too … Read more

Unless there’s a reason to know how many gallons of water fit in the thing, you may have forgotten it’s an empty tube most of … Read more

Most of the water you lose in your shower doesn’t have anything to do with citys water supply, it’s due to gravity, friction and tight … Read more

So what’s wrong with basement bedrooms? Nothing. Until you want to sell the house. Then some code guy look at a tiny window in the … Read more

When people think of greywater, they picture a maze of pipes and filtering units, all hidden beneath garden surface. In most cases, it’s far less … Read more

A majority of home owners buy a sump pump based off the biggest number they see on the box. That sounds logical; shouldn’t more flow … Read more

Septic tanks don’t like surprises. If you have a small tank, it won’t last until you start noticing red flags (usually when there’s a downpour … Read more

Mineral deposits are caused by hard water which destroys your water heaters and coats your showerhead with ugly minerals that prevents soap from lathering. Most … Read more