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What Kinds of Tools do Plumbers Use

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Plumbers use plumbing tools that are specialized to fit the job. Professional plumbing tools are designed to perform a wide variety of functions that include: measuring, accessing holes, cutting pipe, soldering tightening and loosening, and more. Below is a list of the kinds of tools plumbers use: Level: Known as “levelness,” a level gives the


It’s not a matter of “IF”…..But WHEN”!

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Prevent expensive damage and keep your home safe from dangerous health conditions.


A Composting Toilet?

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

“It became clear a compost toilet was at the bottom of their list because it would have cost around £9000. We knew we could do it for a lot less if we built it from scratch.” Mr Edwards and fellow architecture student Sophie Morley ran a series of …


Man Credited With Charmin ‘Squeeze’ Campaign Dies

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

John Chervokas, an advertising man and wordsmith who was credited with introducing a toilet paper slogan into popular culture with his “Please Don’t Squeeze the Charmin” campaign, has died at age 74. …


Microwave Toilet?

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

It sounds almost like a parody, creating a toilet that works without water but uses microwaves and plasma gasification for areas of the world that have no access to proper sanitation. An incredibly hi-tech solution to a very low-tech …


Gates Foundation Initiative To Revolutionize The Toilet

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hopes to revolutionize the toilet. The newest project in Kenya hopes to provide 800,000 people with access to sanitation facilities and 200,000 residents with clean drinking water.


And the Winners Are…

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Check out the new, innovative and functional products that wowed the award panel at this year’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show.


Fake Cash Flushed Down Toilet Was Real

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

A Scottish businessman flushed what he thought was fake paper money down a toilet. And then he got the bad news. Click the link above to read the rest of the story and learn how much coin the guy is out.


Splish-Splash: American Standard Makes Bathing Fun for Kids

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

American Standard turns bath time into play time for small children, thanks to the innovative FunBathâ„¢ temporary tub conversion kit. With its 37-inch height, there’s no more stooping when bathing little ones — that’s fun time for parents!


What Is the Effect of Garbage Disposals on Sewers?

Thursday, March 31st, 2011

Since most communities depend on sewer systems, some worry that these disposal systems can damage sewer systems.