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Making sure you know everything there is to know about the electrical, heating and cooling systems in your home.

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A Guide To Pipe Fittings and How To Use Them

If you're doing a plumbing installation or repair, you'll need to buy pipe and pipe fittings. Here's some help figuring out which fittings you need.

See the ways you can easily transform your bathroom into a spa oasis, from replacing shower fixtures to upgrading lighting...

Replace a sink strainer—it’s easy!

Toilets aren’t the only clog-prone fixture homeowners have to deal with. Check out what else is susceptible to clogging—and how...

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....

From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.

Faucet installation made easy.

A fresh new look for your bathroom.

Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.

We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...

Standalone toilets in the basement are an outdated concept. Why were they necessary in the first place?

Bidets and bidet toilet seats are becoming more and more popular in the United States. If you're in the market,...

Discover what a smart toilet can do for your health and lifestyle.

Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.

14 tips and tricks to avoid leaks and mistakes.

Need to replace your tub drain? Removing the old one can be a real chore. Here are the three easiest...

They will cause HUGE problems!

When a trap connects to a vertical drain, install a tee fitting. A “sanitary tee” gives the waste arm a...

For a tiling rookie, the hardest, and arguably the most intimidating, part of a shower tile installation is the prep...

Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors

Drains always seem to clog at the worst possible time, like when you have a houseful of overnight guests or...