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  1. Quiet Pipes With Pipe Straps

    Pipe straps can loosen over time, allowing pipes to creak and groan as water temperature changes, but you can stop this annoying chatter from the plumbing with a few screws.

Related Topics:

  1. Sinks
  2. Water Softener
  3. Showers
  4. Bath Faucet
  5. Vent
  6. Water Heaters

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

  1. Prevent Leaks With Pipe Dope

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    A master plumber shares his simple secret to prevent leaks: back up pipe joints wrapped with Teflon tape by dabbing them with pipe dope.

  2. Join Galvanized Pipe to Copper Pipe

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    Install 3-in. plastic-lined nipples between copper and steel pipes to prevent galvanic corrosion from clogging the water line. It's a quick, easy fix.

  3. Water Pipe Replacement: Cures for Low Water Pressure

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    Replace clogged, corroded water supply pipes to improve water pressure. Begin with the worst spots first, the main valve and meter and the fixture shutoffs. Then replace the horizontal pipes and finally the vertical lines

  4. How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines

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    Make gas line connections from steel or copper pipes to ranges and clothes dryers safe and secure by using the proper fittings and connections. We show you how.

  5. How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe

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    Connect PVC and ABS plastic pipe with special transition fittings, correctly sized to the pipe size. They make a sound joint and meet plumbing codes.

  6. Stop Banging Water Pipes

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    The best cure for banging water pipes is a water hammer arrester with a lubricated internal piston. The sealed piston works better than capped pipes , which eventually fill with water.

  7. Silence Noisy Water Pipes

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    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.

  8. How to Install a Flow Control Valve to Quiet Noisy Pipes

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    Stop the high-pitched squeal from water pipes by replacing the shower head or adding a flow control valve. Or simply replace faucet parts with a rebuild kit.

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Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Thawing Pipes - Bob Vila Radio - Bob's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    Burst pipes and consequent water damage in your home can happen in all but the warmest areas, and often when you least expect it.

  2. Bob Vila Radio: Freezing Pipes

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    FromBobVila.com

    'Tis the season for freezing pipes , and that's not just for folks in colder climates. Listen to BOB VILA ON FREEZING ...

  3. How to Cut and Glue PVC Plastic Pipe

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    FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

    If you are like most people, you are probably intimidated by the idea of taking on a small plumbing job. But it may be much easier than you think, especially if you use plastic pipes and fittings. All you really need to do is cut the pipe and then attach or weld it to the fittings. For cutting… ...

  4. Bob Vila Radio: Loud Pipes - Bob's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    If you hear banging or knocking when you turn the tap on and off in your home, you could be straining pipes and copper fittings... and you could eventually wind up with a leak. It’s best to deal with the cause of the noise wherever you have access to the plumbing.

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Other Videos for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. How to Prevent Freezing Pipes

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    A how to video on How To Prevent Freezing Pipes that will improve your plumbing diy, before you travel skills. Learn how to get good at plumbing diy, before you travel from Videojug's hand-picked professional experts.

  2. How to Winterize Plumbing Pipes

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows how to winterize plumbing pipes .

  3. How To Cut Pvc Plumbing Pipes

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Bob Schmidt shows you how to cut pvc plumbing pipe using a unique method to protect adjacent areas in your home during your home remodeling project.

  4. How to Fix Leaky Pipes

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Rib Hillis shows you the best and easiest way to fix leaky pipes in your kitchen.

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Blog Posts

  1. RIDGID 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    RIDGID® 238-P Powered Soil Pipe Cutter Cuts Pipe up to 8” in Hard-to-Reach Spaces If your a plumber or mechanical contractor you’ll appreciate that the folks at RIDGID have designed a compact,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  2. Storing Pipe Clamps With A Racor 450 Wall Storage Rack

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    Racor 450 Pound Heavy Duty Wall Storage Rack PLM-1R If your a woodworker or a finish carpenter you most likely have an assortment of clamps.  I use pipe clamps all the time and hate seeing them... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  3. Avoid Frozen Sump Pump Pipes

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    FromDIY Advice Blog

    Last fall I tackled a little project that could have caused me big problems. The previous spring, I had a drain tile system installed in my basement. The system discharges outside, and I quickly tired of looking at that ugly black extension hose sticking...( read more )

  4. 10 Easy DIY Shelves Tutorials, Plans, and Ideas

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    Fromwww.remodelingguy.net

    DIY Shelving: is it a curse or a blessing? For the reluctant DIY’er who begrudgingly admits the need for the shelf or shelves, has the basic skills to do it, and really doesn’t want to go through the effort or expense of hiring someone, the simplicity of making your own shelves might seem like a ...

  5. Nail Protection Plate

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    Protect Plumbing Pipes With a Nail Stopping  Nail Protection Plate A nail protection plate helps prevent nails from piercing pipes and electrical lines after the plaster walls are installed and the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  6. Dryer Vent

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    FromAna-White.com

    Do you ever wonder what happens between your dryer and the vent outside? We are in the utility installing phase of the Momplex. We are starting with who has the biggest pipes and working our way down to the smallest. First up, we installed 6" diameter piping for the ventilation system. To get the ...

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