StepByStep Index
Toilet - Pressure Assisted
Introduction to the water conserving pressure assisted toilet.
Garbage Disposal Repair - Vibration and Noise
This tutorial describes what you can do to fix problems of a noisy or vibrating garbage disposal / disposer unit.
How to Maintain a Water Heater in 3 Easy Steps
This tutorial describes the 3 easy steps to proper water heater maintenance which will help reduce your energy costs and extend the life of the water heater.
Tankless Water Heater - What You Need to Know
This tutorial describes tankless water heaters, how they work, different fuel sources and types of tankless hot water heaters, how to size the unit and issues associated with this technology.
How to Replace a Toilet
Tutorial describes the steps involved in removing and replacing an existing toilet or water closet including the closet flange and wax ring replacement.
Troubleshooting Drinking Water Treatment Solutions
Describes how to troubleshoot water treatment problems in the home including hard water, iron, tannins, rotten egg smell, etc.
Water Hardness Testing
This tutorial describes a home test to determine if you have hard water.
Replacing a Water Heater
Tutorial describing how to install a replacement gas or electric water heater.
Preventing and Thawing a Frozen Water Pipe
Water pipes freezing in the winter are dangerous and expensive. Read how to thaw a frozen pipe and stop them from freezing in the future.
How to Drain Your Home's Plumbing System
This tutorial describes an easy process for draining your home's plumbing system. Step by step description on how to drain your home's plumbing water line and then turn everything back on.
Fixing Water Hammer
Describes the common problem of water hammer and how to solve it.
Troubleshooting Common Toilet Problems
Describes how to fix common causes problems with toilets including toilet running, not flushing at all, clogged, etc.
Bathroom Vanity and Sink Types
This tutorial graphically describes the various types of bathroom sink vanities available including wall mounted, pedestal, vessel, framed, undermount and drop-in sinks and cabinet vanities.
Repair a Clogged Garbage Disposal - Disposer Drain
This tutorial gives you tips and describes how to avoid a clog and what to do if your garbage disposer or disposal unit has a clogged drain.
Garbage Disposal Troubleshooting
How to troubleshoot common garbage disposal problems and how to repair the disposer.
Water Heater Bonding Wire - Is it Needed?
Some local codes (not many) require a wire to be connected between the hot and cold water pipes on a water heater. Is this really required and why?
Replacing an Existing Surface Mounted Sink
You can easily replace that grungy looking old sink in your kitchen with a nice new sink and I'll show you how to do it yourself. This tutorial explains how to replace and install a self-rimming surface mounted sink.
How to Get Instant Hot Water with a Standard Water Heater
Article describes how to improve water heater performance with simple add-on booster / recirculation pump system that allows faster hot water to appliances and faucets.
Top 10 Plumbing Tools
This tutorial shows you the essential top 10 tools / items you'll need for plumbing repairs around the home.
Water Heater Tips for Saving Energy and Operating Costs
Tips for how to save money and conserve energy when using a water heater.
Single Lever Ball Faucet Quick Fix
Tip on how to quickly stop a leaky ball type single lever faucet without having a new repair kit.
Water Softeners - How They Work
Tutorial describes in plain English how water softeners work, the types of softeners and how they eliminate hard water and the differences between using salt and potassium.
Troubleshooting a Tank Type Water Heater
Tutorial on troubleshooting a tank type water heater including gas and electric types
Adjusting a Toilet Flapper Ball - Flush Valve
Tip on how to stop annoying toilet flushing problems related to the flush valve or toilet flapper ball
Repairing a Leaky Toilet Tank Flush Valve
This tutorial describes an easy repair for a leaky toilet tank drain flush valve using the Fluidmaster 555C "Flusher Fixer."
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