
Winterize Your Irrigation System With This Handy $15 Device
Winterizing your irrigation system each fall can set you back some serious money if you pay a service to do it. But you don’t have to.


How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Basket Strainer
Replace a sink strainer—it’s easy!

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


What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home
When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....

Everything to Know About Sump Pump Battery Backups
A dead pump can lead to disaster. Here's how to avoid trouble

Prevent Frozen Pipes With Insulation and Warm Air
Rigid insulation is the key


15 Things You Should Do When You Find a Burst Pipe
A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...

Avoid Frozen Sump Pump Pipes
What seemed like an easy, inexpensive project could have turned out to be a costly disaster.


How to Install a Touchless Faucet
Faucet installation made easy.


How to Install a New Bathroom Vanity and Sink
A fresh new look for your bathroom.


The 10 Most Common Plumbing Mistakes DIYers Make
Get the job done right the first time and save money on expensive repairs down the road.

How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines
Use the correct fittings for a safe gas hook-up


How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe
The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections


How to Repair a Broken Pipe in Your Home
A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.


Signs of Frozen Pipes (And How to Unfreeze Them)
As temps drop, your risk of a frozen pipe increases. Read on for all you need to know about preventing...


How to Upgrade Your Shower in a Weekend
Get an impressive shower upgrade without breaking the bank or turning your basement into a jobsite.


Expert Tips for an Easy Faucet Installation
We caught up with Joe Barnes, a second-generation master plumber with more than 30 years of experience, to tackle...

How to Choose the Right Water Softener
How to Choose a Water Softener How to Size a Water Softener

How Do I Know if I Have Frozen Pipes and How Can I Stop It?
Frozen pipes are a headache no one wants to deal with. Here's how to prevent and spot frozen pipes, as...

The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets
Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.


How to Sweat Copper Pipe
Get perfect, leak-free plumbing joints every time.

Prevent Leaks With Pipe Dope
Pipe dope plus Teflon tape prevents leaks in water pipes


Soldering Copper Pipe
Tips and techniques you need to know for making basic plumbing repairs.

Water Pipe Replacement: Cures for Low Water Pressure
How to replace a corroded water supply system in incremental steps.

How to Replace a Garbage Disposal
14 tips and tricks to avoid leaks and mistakes.


Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
If you need filtered water, a reverse osmosis system is a good solution

How to Solder Copper Pipe Joints
Learn to solder copper pipe like a pro.


How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing this Winter
A frozen water line can cause pipes to burst and wreck your home


How to Use CPVC Plastic Plumbing Pipe
Easy to cut and join, no special tools, no risky soldering

How to Replace a Garbage Disposer Splash Guard
Install a new splash guard in 20 minutes