Plumbing

By Michelle Miley

8 Things You Should Never (Ever) Put in the Garbage Disposal

Home Hacks & Answers

By Chris Deziel

fixing bathroom sink plumbing with wrench

6 Ways to Make Your Plumbing More Energy Efficient

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By Chris Deziel

Contractor installing and repairing water pumping station. Borehole water pump.

Replacing a Well Pump: What You Need to Know

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By Kathy Adams

Plumber tightening up pipework

The 18 Types of Pipe Fittings Explained

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By Chris Deziel

Blue horizontal pressure tank on a grey background.

7 Warning Signs of a Bad Water Well Pressure Tank

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By Chris Deziel

A black well pump

DIY Well Pump Repair — Everything You Need to Know

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By Chris Deziel

Installation of Septic System

Buying a Home with a Septic System? Here's Everything You Need to Know

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By Fran J. Donegan

Pex plastic water supply plumbing pipe in wall of house. Concept of home repair, maintenance and remodeling

A Homeowner’s Guide to PEX Pipe

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By Chris Deziel

Old rusty iron pipe and control valve on house wall

Why You Need to Get Rid of Galvanized Steel Plumbing — And How

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By Chris Deziel

A water heater expansion tank with all of the parts

What Is a Water Heater Expansion Tank? Here’s What You Need to Know

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By Jill Harness

Water shut off valve Red

How to Find and Operate the Main Water Shutoff Valve in Your Home

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By Fran J. Donegan

A water heater in a small white room.

Water Heater Installation Basics — A Start to Finish Guide

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By Jill Harness

A dual flush toilet in a bathroom with black paneled walls and two steps up to a large glass window

Considering an Upgrade to a Dual-Flush Toilet? Here's What You Need to Know

Home Hacks & Answers

By Michelle Miley

A spool of plumber's tape

The Complete DIY Guide to Plumber’s Tape

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By Shelley Frost

A silver rain shower head mounted on a gray granite or marble wall.

It's Easier Than You Think to Check Your Home’s Water Pressure: Here's How to Do It

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By Kathy Adams

Plumber tightening up pipework

The Pros and Cons of Copper Pipes for Your Plumbing System

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By Chris Deziel

Modern bathroom with glass-walled shower over white-tiled bathtub, black faucets and shower head, white sinks, and black-framed mirror

Why You Should Use PVC Pipe in Your Plumbing (And Where to Use It)

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By Michelle Miley

Sand and Gravel Drainage System

Repair Costs for Common Septic System Problems

Home Hacks & Answers

By Shelley Frost

A white toilet in a bathroom with white walls and a white and grey tiled floor. A roll of toilet paper is on the wall next to the toilet, hanging on a simple chrome holder.

Septic System Care and Maintenance: A Homeowner’s Guide

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By Jill Harness

Close-up of man installing insulation on copper water pipe

How to Insulate Water Pipes to Prevent Freezing (or to Save Energy)

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By Philip Schmidt

fixing bathroom sink plumbing with wrench

A Homeowner’s Guide to Plumbing Basics

Home Hacks & Answers

By Michelle Miley

Bathroom with neutral black tile flooring, small vanity and gray accents

The 10 Most Common Questions Homeowners Have About Septic Systems

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By Chris Deziel

A TPR valve water heater part

How to Test and Replace the TPR Valve on Your Water Heater

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By Michelle Miley

A white bathroom with a floating vanity, white toilet, and pink shower curtain

8 Telltale Signs of Septic System Problems

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By Jill Harness

Water Is Leaking From The Pipe

8 Common Causes of a Leaking Pipe (and How to Fix the Problem)

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By Michelle Miley

A Homeowner’s DIY Guide to Plumbing Materials

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By Chris Deziel

A silver anode rod part

Water Heater Anode Rod: What It Is and How to Replace It

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By Shelley Frost

A silver drain of a bathtub

How to Fix a Bathtub Drain Stopper

Home Hacks & Answers

By Shelley Frost

plumbing under kitchen sink

10 DIY Plumbing Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

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By Michelle Miley

Woman Rinses Kitchen Sink

How to Fix or Replace a Kitchen Sink Sprayer

Home Hacks & Answers

By Chris Deziel

Hand Turning Down Water Heater Thermostat

How to Test and Replace a Water Heater Thermostat

Home Hacks & Answers

By Chris Deziel

A water heater in a small white room.

The Ultimate Water Heater Repair Guide

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By Chris Deziel

A sink with a silver faucet and drain. The countertop is marble or granite.

Installing a Bathroom Sink Pop-Up Stopper: An Easy DIY Guide

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By Fran J. Donegan

stackable washer and dryer

Washing Machine Drain Standpipe: A Beginner’s Guide

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By Kathy Adams

Plunger and kitchen sink.

Is My Garbage Disposal Stuck or Dead?

Home Hacks & Answers

By Michelle Miley

Closeup of white and grey patterned bathroom floor tiles with a chrome square grille shower drain in the middle.

How to Clear, Clean, and Maintain a Floor Drain

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