Q: I plan to replace the grass in my backyard with shrubs, flowers and trees. How can I convert my existing sprinkler system to a drip system? A: A drip system is relatively easy to install because ...

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If your hot water is sometimes too steamy for comfort or safety, you can calm it down by installing either a mixing valve or a point-of use tempering valve, aka a hot water regulator, which mixes hot ...

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