Plumbing
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Saving Sustainably: Plumbing Rough-In
PEX supply lines speed up installation and lower the risk of frost damage
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Saving Sustainably: Installing Drains and Vents
As you lay out your DWV system, keep your list of code requirements handy
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Toronto Passive: Some Thoughts on Drainwater Heat Recovery
These heat exchangers capture energy from drain water and can speed up hot-water recovery times dramatically
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Sensible Plumbing
Careful planning and commonsense rough-in make a well-performing, safe, and easily maintained system — guaranteed
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Saving Water — Saving Energy
Saving energy isn’t only about using less electricity and fuel; it’s also about saving water
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Should I Insulate My Cold Water Pipes?
Pipe insulation reduces the chance of frozen pipes in cold climates and eliminates condensation in all climates
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Settling In to My Renovated Cottage
Not quite done — but then again, are renovation projects ever really finished?
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Been Having Those Hot Water Blues
Small house hot water distribution issues continue to plague me
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Can Switching to a Dual-Flush Toilet Save Heat?
The water that sits in your toilet tank robs space heat from your home during the winter — but is it a little bit of heat or a lot of heat?
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Getting Into Hot Water — Part 3
Plan a home-run pipe layout with a central manifold, and keep your pipe runs as short as possible
