Plumbing Parts

From wrapping your tank to tapping the sun: Six ways to put your water heater on an energy dietby Dave Yates

Common-sense solutions for creating homes that are self-reliant, resilient, and versatileby David Johnston, Scott Gibson

This add-on to your water heater uses hot air to heat the water in your tankby Chris Ermides

A solar water heater and radiant-floor heat maximize efficiencyby Michael Chandler

Hot2O solar hot-water systemby Roe A. Osborn

If you err while constructing or remodeling your new bathroom, repenting can be quite a challengeby Patrick Sutton

New and noteworthy staff picks from the 2007 International Builders' Show

Successful sound control requires a basic understanding of acoustics, the right materials, and attention to detailby Myron R. Ferguson

by Lynn Underwood

Whether you're buying, selling or building, here are a few clues to some of the things that can go wrong in a house over timeby Rex Cauldwell

by Rex Cauldwell

by Susan Caust Farrell