Saving Water

Save money on water use by stopping plumbing leaks first. Then move on to replace low cost items like showerheads and toilets with lower water…

Tankless water heaters can save energy, but at a higher initial cost and they serve hot water one faucet at a time—so someone gets a cold…

Bathrooms use more water than any other room in the house, but saving water there is easy with the new generation of low-flow faucets and…

Well water and some public water systems may contain tiny bits of sediment. Instead of an expensive filtration system, try a simple whole house…

Worn out water heaters leak, waste energy and can literally leave you cold. This article will show you how to install a new gas or electric…

You don't have to put up with the slow drip from a leaky faucet, nor with the growing stain it often leaves in the tub or shower. Fix it now and…

The vinyl tubing supplying water to the refrigerator water dispenser occasionally develops leaks. Learn how to diagnose and fix the problem…

This DIY rain barrel costs less than $100 and works just as well as the expensive one you can buy. Get complete how-to instructions and start…

Micro irrigation systems save water, time and energy, and can be customized to fit any garden. These above-ground systems can be installed…

Shutting off the house water supply to change a leaky shutoff valve can be a big inconvenience. Instead, just add a repair valve and leave the…

Learn the simple four-step strategy that solves 95 percent of toilet flush problems. Stop water from constantly running, give a wimpy flush a…

How to buy the best toilet for your home, including expert advice on features like flushing mechanisms, sizes, shapes, water saving efficiency,…

If you've tried a new flapper to fix your running toilet and it still runs don’t give up hope. Here's a fix that sure to work.

Nurture the land in your yard and protect the environment by channeling rain water and runoff from gutters into a rain garden planted with…

Don't panic when the washing machine starts leaking water all over the floor! You can usually fix the problem yourself within and hour or two at…

Stop that annoying drip in its tracks. Here's how to fix a leaky one-arm ball-type faucet in less than an hour and less than $20! We'll show you…

Fixing a running toilet is a lot easier than you might think. In this article, we'll show you how to identify and solve the problem. Don't be…

Fight back against toilets that don't flush. Learn the pros and cons of “gravity flush,” “pressure assist” and…

Water leaks from old galvanized steel water pipe are common at joints, especially when they're joined to copper. Use a dielectric coupling…

Sink sprayers can develop leaks just like any other water line, but they're trickier to spot. The solution usually involves replacing either the…