Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Old House Journal’s compendium of articles about plumbing and electrical repair projects for old houses, including bathroom remodeling, electrical maintenance, light fixtures and more.

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Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

A Fix for Rusted Radiator Tops

The old radiators looked pristine, and anyway, they’re made of steel! What harm could my little houseplants do?

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Preventing Hidden Leaks in Outdoor Plumbing

Due to a leak in the outdoor plumbing, the corner of the house had rotted beneath the shingles.

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Cool Ways to Heat Old Houses

Advances in technology are helping to make old houses more energy efficient in an unobtrusive way.

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Stuff Thermals Screwed Up

All about thermal tracking, deposits of soot or dust that circulate in the air and deposited on the walls around heaters, electrical outlets and along studs or joists on the wall surface.

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Hot Water, Cool Savings

Almost every type of water heater now offers improved efficiency—even that dinosaur, the storage-tank heater.

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Waterproofing a Basement or Cellar

Whether your house has a basement, a crawl space, or a root cellar, any space below grade is subject to water infiltration and its damaging effects. Let’s look at how to keep the water (and damp) out.