Video Source On March 10, 2014, IAPMO in collaboration with Water for Indonesia Now held a charity event in Yayasan Rahmatan Lil-Alamin Jakarta, Indonesia for World Plumbing Day. This video compliation captures the special presentations and performances put on in celebration of this important day. World Plumbing Day is on March 11th – “every year, every where” as the video points out. The World Plumbing Council created this day in 2009 to spread awareness of the importance of plumbing and commercial plumbers. This public outreach event raises awareness on the importance of clean water and humans have access to drinkable…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzS2FZoB-I For many families around the world, a safe shelter to call their own is perpetually out of reach. Now imagine building a 650 square-foot home in 24 hours for less than $4,000. It sounds impossible right? Well this video demonstrates how the cutting-edge power of 3D printing is tackling the global issue of homelessness, one line of concrete at a time. New Story, a non-profit organization working to end homelessness, and ICON, a construction technologies company, have partnered together to build this proof-of-concept design. With bright walls, light fixtures and higher ceilings, the home feels bigger than its actual…

Many of us take plumbing for granted, especially indoor plumbing. We turn on the tap and out comes water, hot or cold, our choice, but we never really think about it. We flush the toilet, wash our hands, and get on with our lives. On March 11 of every year, however, we can celebrate World Plumbing Day and be thankful for our own healthy plumbing. What’s more, we can work together on this day to bring quality plumbing to those in need. Our health, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability are all interdependent upon clean water from clean, well-working plumbing. March…

With more time spent at home these days and the cold, dreary winter weather on its way, perhaps you need to work on managing your mental health more than usual. Depending on your personal circumstances, maybe more effort needs to go into getting through each day, whether it be with or without help from other family members or friends. If your home is your sanctuary and you’d like to make a change, it may be time to look at these home improvement ideas that can help you manage your mental health at home. Going Through a Divorce Whether you are…

When you talk about winter landscaping, what comes to mind is snow-covered yards and gardens devoid of life. Winter is not too kind to a home’s landscape, and all the aesthetics that make your yard standout will have to be brought inside or covered up. While most will assume that landscaping your yard is for the warmer times of the year, you can do some maintenance on your yard before the heart of winter descends, either on a DIY basis or by calling several landscaping services to do the job. Here are some handy tips on how to make sure…

Many homes rely on HVAC exclusively for their air purification and other needs. This means that it’s important to take good care of your HVAC unit and service it as regularly as is recommended, at least twice each year. You should have an easy time finding air conditioning companies to help you keep your HVAC in good shape, whether you search online or physically. The professionals you enlist should be well-versed in AC vent design and know everything about an AC vent system. This is because they should guide you on the best maintenance steps and advise you on how…

Halloween is on the way. That means costumes, decorations, parties, and more. It’s an exciting season and many people’s favorite holiday of the entire year. Get ready for the festivities by doing some decorations and repairs around your house. Most American homeowners, 53%, have done home improvement in the past year, according to Scarborough research. Why not use that home improvement to make your Halloween prep? If you’re thinking about how to prepare for Halloween, think about your whole house and not just your decorations. Here, we’ll offer some decorating tips, as well as some ideas for repair and maintenance…