Plumbing

If you have hard water, mineral deposits can accumulate in the rinse holes around the rim of the toilet, causing a weak flush. The fix is unusual, but simple and effective.

Aerators are found on almost every kitchen and bath faucet, and if water flow slows or becomes uneven, clogs inside the aerator are usually the cause. Fortunately it’s an easy problem to fix.

Here are favorite tools of landscapers, electricians, tile setters, woodworkers and other pros that make their jobs faster, easier and better.

Make watering your lawn or garden easier with a remote outside faucet. Instead of dragging long lengths of hose, run a permanent underground pipe with a blowout valve to a convenient spot.

How to buy the best toilet for your home, including expert advice on features like flushing mechanisms, sizes, shapes, water saving efficiency, noise, comfort and cleanability.

Replace corroded laundry hoses without ruining the valve by slitting them with a Dremel tool so the hose end will release.

Replace a faulty well pump switch in about an hour; no special tools or skills required.

Replace a leaky or clogged sprayer hose and head in fifteen minutes. The trick is getting to the hose connection under the sink.

Unlike traditional water chambers, which eventually fill with water, water hammer arresters are sealed, so they’re more effective at stopping banging pipes. They can also be screwed in place in a variety of positions.

Clogged toilet? No problem. With a little practice, even a home repair rookie can get most clogged toilets back up and running in minutes, without flooding the bathroom and making the situation worse. In this article we'll show you...Read more»