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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.

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."

Anatomy of a Gas Water Heater (Tank type)
Detailed description and graphic of the components making up a gas tank type hot water heater.

How to Install a Wall Mounted Shower Head
Step by step tutorial on how to install or replace a wall mounted shower head

How To Repair a Leaking Cartridge Faucet
This tutorial will show you how to repair a leaking cartridge faucet with illustrating faucet repair photos.

How To Repair a Leaking Compression (Washer) Faucet
This tutorial will show you how to repair a leaking compression washer faucet.

How to Remove a Tub Spout
This step by step tutorial describes how to remove a bath tub spout.

How to Shutoff a Water Supply
Most plumbing repairs require water to be turned off. Learn how to shutoff water at the main or locally at the plumbing fixture.

Anatomy of a Garbage Disposal
Construction of a Garbage Disposal

How to Unclog a Toilet Fixture
This Step By Step guide will walk you through the common household repair of unclogging a toilet fixture.

Types of Faucets and How to Tell Them Apart
Faucets come in several types and identifying what type you have is the first step in doing any repair. The type of faucet you have determines how it gets repaired and what tools or special kits are required.

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