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.
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How to Move a Washer and Dryer
How to Drain a Washer
How to Install a Linear Shower Drain
How to Flush and Clean a Water Heater
What Is a Composting Toilet, and Do You Need One?
The Differences Between a Boiler and a Water Heater
10 Types of Toilets and How to Choose the Best One
How Much Does a Walk-in Shower Cost?
How to Blow Out Sprinklers for Winter
6 Types of Water Softeners and How to Choose One
How Double Sink Plumbing Is Different—and How to Install It
8 Essential Tasks to Do Regularly for Septic Tank Maintenance
How to Install a Laundry Room Sink
Are Flushable Wipes Really Flushable?
What to Know About Your Basement Floor Drain
What Are Leach Lines, and When Should They Be Replaced?
How to Use a Basin Wrench
How to Turn a Lawn Sprinkler System Back on in the Spring
How to Replace Copper Pipe With PEX
How to Shut Off the Main Water Supply in a Mobile Home
Copper vs. PEX and Push-Fit SharkBite Comparison
9 Types of Under-Sink Shutoff Valves and How to Choose One
How to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain
How to Cap Water Pipes With Push-to-Connect Fittings
How to Insulate Water Supply Pipes
How to Remove and Clean a Faucet Aerator
Basics of Water Heater Expansion Tanks
How to Use Plumber's (Teflon) Tape
The Best Caulking Tips to Get Professional Results
How to Install a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve
How to Find the Main Water Shutoff Valve in Your Home for Repairs and More
Sewer Pipes Guide: PVC, ABS, Clay, Iron, & Orangeburg
What a T&P Valve Is and How to Fix It
How to Test Your Home's Water Pressure
How to Install a Water Line for a Refrigerator
6 Different Types of Home Plumbing Pipes and How to Choose One
How to Use Plumber's Putty
Removing a Faucet (Top-Mount or Bottom-Mount)
Water Pressure Regulators: What They Are and How They Work
How to Drain a Water Heater
How Sewage Ejector Pumps Work
Materials Used in Water Supply Pipes
4 Different Types of Flexible Water Supply Tubes and How to Choose One
How to Uninstall a Dishwasher in 6 Simple Steps
How to Install and Connect a New Dishwasher
How to Make Dishwasher Drain Hose Connections
Choose the Right Washing Machine Hose to Prevent Leaks
How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets
How to Install a Shower Drain
How to Build a Shower
How to Remove a Tub Drain
What a Sink Overflow Hole Is and How to Clean It
Understanding the Plumbing of the Bathroom Sink
The 7 Common Types of Bathtub Drain Stoppers
Bathroom Rough-In Plumbing Dimensions
How to Install a Pop-Up Bathroom Sink Drain Stopper
How to Turn Off the Gas to Your Water Heater
How to Install a Floor Drain for the Laundry Room
18 Plumbing Tools for Homeowners or Working Plumbers
When Is a Plumbing Permit Required?