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Basement Drain Backing Up? Here’s How to Unclog It
Clearing a clogged drain line requires a little more work than most household clogs, but with a little know-how, you can fix the problem yourself.
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How To Splice Drain Pipes with Mission Couplings
Save time and trouble with mission couplings.
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That Little Hole at the Top of Your Sink, Explained
Have you ever wondered about that hole near the top of your bathroom sink?
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How To Unclog a Kitchen Sink
Get your smelly, stopped-up drain running fast again with one of these techniques.
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Getting Rid of a Sewer Smell in the Basement
Stop sewer gas from entering the basement.
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How To Replace a Kitchen Sink Basket and P-Trap
Remove a leaky chrome kitchen waste line and replace it with a plastic PVC waste line and trap.
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15 Things You Should Never Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
Avoid these to keep your garbage disposal running smooth and your drains clog-free.
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Fixing a Sewage Ejection Pump
Before you call a plumber, test for a bad switch. It's a $20 fix you can do yourself.
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12 Plumbing Myths Busted
Sorry to burst your bubble, but you need to stop believing these 10 plumbing myths ASAP!
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Kitchen Ideas: A Better Sink Drain
Ninety-nine percent of drain lines under sinks are bound to leak sooner or later.
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How To Remove a Bathtub Drain
Follow our step-by-step guide for hassle-free maintenance and repairs.
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Simple Bathroom Sink Drain Cleaner
When my bathroom sink gets clogged, I don't reach for chemicals. Instead, I use a long zip tie. I cut...
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How to Replace a Bathtub Drain Stopper With a Lift-and-Turn Drain
Learn how to replace a bathtub drain and install a new stopper.
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The Two Things You Should NEVER Throw Down The Drain
They will cause HUGE problems!
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How to Install a Pedestal Sink
Here's everything you need to know about how to install a pedestal sink, from start to finish.
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5 Clog-Busting Products for Your Drains
All clogs are not created equal, and some require a little more umph to fix than others. Keep these go-to...
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What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?
The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...
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Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This
When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...
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12 Home Improvement Ideas for Beginning DIYers
Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...
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How To Clear Clogged Drains
Is your drain clogged? If it's a sink, bathtub or shower drain, you can clear it yourself with this guidance...
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Water is Coming Out of the Air Gap
Simple cleaning will clear the clog
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How To Install a Floor Drain Backflow Preventer
This 15-minute fix can prevent an expensive mess.
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How to Keep Drains From Clogging
Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.