Low water pressure may be caused by a clogged fixture, failing PRV, water-heater restriction, filtration system, hidden leak or aging pipes. Learn how to identify the likely cause and when to call a licensed plumber.

Not every plumbing gadget needs an app. The upgrades we actually like — TOTO WASHLET, Navien recirculation, Flo by Moen, salt-free filtration and Mr. Steam — and the ones we don’t automatically recommend.

Do you really need a whole-house water filter—or are you being sold equipment you do not need? Learn what filters, softeners, conditioners and reverse-osmosis systems actually do, what they cannot do and why no system provides a completely maintenance-free home.

Learn how to hire a qualified specialty plumber for luxury fixtures, TOTO NEOREST toilets, Navien tankless and Bradford White water heaters in La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe.