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Traditional landscape fabric could doom your French drain — and it makes sense

One common landscaping material seems like the obvious choice for a French drain, but it can create expensive drainage ...
ecoportal.net

Golden mussels hit California less than a year ago and counties are already declaring emergencies over clogged pipes

There’s an issue developing in California’s waterways that is starting to disrupt daily systems. It is beginning to affect everyday activities that people rely on. Authorities have responded quickly ...
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Transmission flushes: When they help and when they hurt your car

If you’ve ever read the phrase "lifetime fluid" with regard to vehicle maintenance, you might be tempted to breathe a sigh of relief. It sounds like one less bill to worry about. However, lifetime in ...
WSB Radio

Preventing clogged pipes at home: Why it matters now more than ever

Preventing clogged pipes in your home is now more crucial than ever, as they can lead to sewage backup that can bring health and safety risks. They can also leave you with massive flood cleanup and ...
WDSU

State lawmakers try to 'unclog' millions in federal funding as New Orleans lead pipe concerns grow

DRIVERS AND OFFERS LIMITED BENEFITS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. WELL LED LEGISLATION LAWMAKERS ARE TRYING TO UNLOCK MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO FIX A MAJOR PROBLEM IN NEW ORLEANS. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT LEAD PIPES ...
The Baltimore Sun

FOX45: Bel Air High bathroom closures, searches after vaping damage

Underage vaping is a growing problem in schools nationwide, but at Bel Air High School in Harford County, the issue is now spilling over into the bathrooms. According to Harford County Public Schools, ...
Machine Design

The New Autonomous Mobile Robots Move Beyond Hydraulics with Electric Lift and QDD Motors

Traditional hydraulics are falling away, as electric lift systems and quasi-direct drive (QDD) motors enable smarter, more precise motion control in warehouse automation, pallets and platforms for ...
STAT

Drug injection fades as smoking grows more common, marking sea change in U.S. fentanyl epidemic

Lev’s reporting has explored Americans’ deadly hostility to addiction medications, subpar treatment offered in jails and prisons, shifts in the illicit drug supply and consumption behavior, ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Bitter cold is here. When should you drip water faucets in Tennessee?

Grab your hats and gloves, Knoxville. Another bout of freezing weather is upon up. In addition to being under a winter storm warning from 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 through 1 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, with a ...
WWLTV

Be prepared: How to protect your pipes during a freeze

As temperatures are forecast to plummet this Sunday night into Monday morning, local experts are warning residents that the time to winterize their homes is now. With a hard freeze on the horizon, the ...
Houston Chronicle

How to insulate your pipes ahead of Houston winter storm, even if you don't have foam tubes

Houston is expected to see a winter storm this weekend that could bring hazardous conditions, including freezing temperatures, ice and the possibility of snow. Ahead of the storm, many people are ...
Popular Mechanics

This Tiny SharkBite Fitting Can Turn a Plumbing Disaster Into a DIY Win

How SharkBite fittings can turn a plumbing emergency into a manageable situation Steps to safely shut off, cut, and patch a leaking copper pipe without soldering What else to keep on hand for your ...