Plumbing: Advice, Repairs and How Tos

Plumbing: Advice, Repairs and How Tos

Understanding plumbing basics can help you save money on home improvement and keep your home leak-free. Get to know your pipes and more with our guide to pipes and plumbing.
tankless water heater
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You? Here's When You Really Need One
frozen pipes in a house
At What Temperature Do Pipes Freeze? 7 Signs Your Pipes Are About to Burst
Pumping a backyard septic tank
Don't Wait to Pump Your Septic Tank—Why You Should Add It to Your To-Do List Now
cloudy tap water
Is Your Tap Water Cloudy? 5 Reasons Why and How to Fix It Fast
how to use a plunger
Clogged Drain or Toilet? How to Use a Plunger the Right Way Without Calling a Pro
Tankless water heater
Tankless vs. Tank Water Heater: What Kind Should You Buy?
White towel placed inside washing machine
How Long Does a Washing Machine Last?
Washing machine being moved away from dryer
How to Move a Washer and Dryer
Draining a washer into a bucket
How to Drain a Washer
Person using a washing machine
How Much Water Is Your Washing Machine Using? Plus 4 Tips to Lower Your Water Bill
A home water heater
How to Flush a Water Heater
Water heater tank in room corner next to ladder on wall
The Differences Between a Boiler and a Water Heater
Different types of toilets lined up
10 Types of Toilets and How to Choose the Best One
Walk-in shower in a modern bathroom
How Much Does a Walk-in Shower Cost?
Blowing out the sprinkler line
How to Blow Out Sprinklers for Winter
Reverse osmosis water softener tank
6 Types of Water Softeners and How to Choose One
Double sink surrounded with marble countertop with sponge and stacked dishes
How Double Sink Plumbing Is Different—and How to Install It
Open Septic Tank In Yard While being Pumped Out
8 Essential Tasks to Do Regularly for Septic Tank Maintenance
Laundry room sink next to washing machine with spray bottle, soap dispenser and folded towels
How to Install a Laundry Room Sink
Flushable wipes held above open toilet bowl
Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
Basement floor drain with tile
What to Know About Your Basement Floor Drain
Leach line blue and white pipes centered with square cement holder in ground
What Are Leach Lines, and When Should They Be Replaced?
Closeup of a basin wrench on a hardwood floor
How to Use a Basin Wrench
Lawn sprinkler spraying water on grass
How to Turn a Lawn Sprinkler System Back on in the Spring
Replace Copper Pipe With PEX Pipe
How to Replace Copper Pipe With PEX
Different types of under the sink shut-off valves on gray wood floor
9 Types of Under-Sink Shutoff Valves and How to Choose One
Kitchen sink drain installed under kitchen sink
How to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
Copper water pipe capped on end with push-to-connect fitting
How to Cap Water Pipes With Push-to-Connect Fittings
Water supply copper pipe insulated with pipe-wrap
How to Insulate Water Supply Pipes
Faucet aerator removed and cleaned with scrub brush near sink faucet
How to Remove and Clean a Faucet Aerator
Water heater with expansion tank on top
What Is a Water Heater Expansion Tank, and Do I Need One?
Plumber's tape wrapped around pipe end
How to Use Plumber’s (Teflon) Tape on Pipes the Right Way
Front view of using a caulking gun on a countertop
The Best Caulking Tips to Get Professional Results
Saddle valve installed on copper pipe and connected to water supply tube
How to Install a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve
water shut off valve
How to Find the Main Water Shutoff Valve in Your Home for Repairs and More
street-humanizing-pedestrianizing-it
Sewer Pipes Guide: PVC, ABS, Clay, Iron, & Orangeburg
T&P Valve on a Water Heater
What a T&P Valve Is and How to Fix It
Water pressure gauge on end of outdoor faucet to test pressure
How to Test Your Home's Water Pressure
Water being poured from refrigerator into glass cup with ice
How to Install a Water Line for a Refrigerator
Types of Plumbing Pipe
6 Different Types of Home Plumbing Pipes and How to Choose One
Plumber's putty wrapped around underside of sink strainer
How to Use Plumber's Putty
Newly installed sink faucet with two handles
Removing a Faucet (Top-Mount or Bottom-Mount)
Water pressure regulator located on water main
Water Pressure Regulators: What They Are and How They Work
Yellow garden hose and screwdriver for draining water heater
How to Drain a Water Heater
Washing machine and dryer in a laundry room
How Sewage Ejector Pumps Work
PEX water supply pipe
Materials Used in Water Supply Pipes
Four different types of flexible water supply tubes
4 Different Types of Flexible Water Supply Tubes and How to Choose One
removing a dishwasher
How to Uninstall a Dishwasher in 6 Simple Steps
Dishwasher being installed with screwdriver
How to Install and Connect a New Dishwasher
Drain hoses connected to back of dishwasher machine
How to Make Dishwasher Drain Hose Connections
Outdoor faucet covered with snow during winter
How to Winterize an Outdoor Faucet
Water surrounding shower drain closeup
How to Install a Shower Drain
Dirty stainless steel bath shower drain in modern style plumbers fixtures and monkey wrench
How to Remove a Bathtub Drain
Bathroom faucet running water filling up sink and covering overflow hole
What a Sink Overflow Hole Is and How to Clean It
Bathroom sink doors open showing plumbing
Understanding the Plumbing of the Bathroom Sink
bath tub drain stopper
The 7 Common Types of Bathtub Drain Stoppers
Bathroom plumbing pipes
Bathroom Rough-In Plumbing Dimensions
bathroom sink
How to Install a Pop-Up Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper
Gas pipe line connected to water heater
How to Turn Off the Gas to Your Water Heater
Plumbing tools laid on wooden floor
18 Plumbing Tools for Homeowners or Working Plumbers
Plumbers working on pipes under a sink
When Is a Plumbing Permit Required?
person using caulk
How to Choose Caulk and Sealant for Every Home Project
Anti-siphon faucet releasing water
What Is an Anti-Siphon Faucet?
Pressure vacuum breaker
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Basics

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