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The Many Uses of Natural Gas

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Have you ever heard the expression: “Now you’re cooking with gas!” It was and remains a catch (or corny?) way of saying: “Now you’re on the right track.” So, whose brainchild was that? Don’t be shocked, but it was conceived by the natural gas industry around 1940 and used in advertising to people to ditch their electric stoves in favor of gas, then in its infancy. Even though electric ranges had already made most wood-burning stoves obsolete, they were fast fading into oblivion thanks to the emergency of electric technology. And then, pow, yet one more decision to make when it came time to go appliance shopping.   Well, all these decades later, electric is still the energy source of choice for cooking and baking, even though better cooks and chefs everywhere wouldn’t be caught “inert” standing in front of such a contraption.  For them, it’s natural gas or nothing. Then again, this blog isn’t about how to become an extraordinary cook. Its purpose is to point out the sup
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6 Crucial Plumbing Facts That Could Make or Break Your Bathroom Remodel

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Planning to remodel your bathroom into the oasis of your dreams? Then you'd better get a handle on your plumbing. Even if you don't see the pipes connected to your sink or shower, understanding how they work is essential if you want your bathroom renovation to turn out all right (and within budget). That's why, in the latest instalment of our "Dream Bathroom Remodelling Guide," we break down everything you need to know about plumbing into bite-size pieces. Read on for some surprises! 1. Bathroom remodel 101: Types of pipes In the past, most bathroom plumbing pipes were made of cast iron or galvanized metal. However, these pipes won't work with many of the new-fangled, water-saving setups like, say, low-flow toilets. Low-flow toilets will save about 17,000 gallons of water yearly. (Note: Flushing a standard toilet uses about 38% of an average household’s water.) The catch is, they require PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or PEX (cross-linked polyethylene)
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