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    All the information you need about your home’s plumbing system including toilets, water heaters, softeners and conditioners.

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    How to Fix a Water Heater Pilot Light

    If your hot water heater suddenly stops working, chances are a bad thermocouple has shut off the gas to the pilot light. Replacement is an easy DIY repair.

    DIY Water Heater Testing and Repair

    Heating elements on electric hot water heaters sometimes fail long before the water heater, but...

    How to Repair a Broken Pipe in Your Home

    A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.
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    7 Tips to Take Care of Your Septic System

    Maintaining a home's septic system may seem like a daunting and stinky task, but it's...
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    Signs of Frozen Pipes (And How to Unfreeze Them)

    As temps drop, your risk of a frozen pipe increases. Read on for all you...

    1951 Family Handyman Feature: Be Your Own Plumber

    In honor of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some throwbacks. Check out these DIY...
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    Your Guide to Winterizing Everything

    From cars, boats and lawn mowers to pools, gutters and grills. Here's how to winterize...

    How to Flush a Water Heater

    Extend the life of your water heater: Learn how to drain water heater fluid and...
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    Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation

    We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years...
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    The Toilet Plunger Has FINALLY Been Redesigned

    But is it for the better?

    This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed

    Toilet paper is selling out everywhere, which leaves us wondering — what did people do...
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    Here’s Why Old Houses Have a Random Toilet in the Basement

    Standalone toilets in the basement are an outdated concept. Why were they necessary in the...
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    Stuff We Love: Plumber’s Wrenches

    It's fun to see basic tools reinvented. Here are three new school plumber's wrenches that...

    7 Best Water Softeners on the Market

    Do you have trouble with hard, mineral-rich water? You can improve your water with one...
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    5 Toilet Paper Alternatives That Will Definitely Clog Your Pipes — And 2 Things That Won’t

    Running out of toilet paper? Make sure you don't make matters worse by flushing something...
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    PEX Supply Pipe: Everything You Need to Know

    PEX piping is the biggest revolution since the flush toilet. Learn what it is and...

    Makita’s New Line of Pro Cleaning Tools Goes Cordless

    Everything you need to know about Makita's new line of cordless, pro-grade cleaning tools.
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    2020 Vision on Smart Toilets

    Discover what a smart toilet can do for your health and lifestyle.
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    5 Top Myths About Septic Systems

    There's a lot of misinformation out there about septic systems. Here's what you need to...
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    How to Prevent Water Damage in the House

    Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters...
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    How to Extend Your Water Heater’s Lifespan

    A little preventive maintenance keeps the hot water flowing and extends your water heater's lifespan.

    What Is a Water Softener and How Does It Work?

    Depending on where you live and your water supply, investing in a water softener to...

    5 Easy DIY Ways to Trick Out Your Toilet

    Functionality and fun for your home’s most important feature.