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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.

Don't waste your money on a plumber. Instead try this inexpensive, easy-to-use Family Handyman Approved power drum auger.

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...

A fresh new look for your bathroom.

Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs are quick and easy.

Learn how to use a drain bladder to quickly, easily and affordably clear the toughest sink clogs.

Learn how a drain bladder can easily and inexpensively blast away the toughest clogs.

With two simple tools — a plunger and a drain snake — you can clear 95 percent of your stopped-up...

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!

The Zip-It drain tool is a thin stick of flexible plastic with tiny barbs up and down the sides and...

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

Here are a dozen starter projects to build your DIY home improvement skills and boost your confidence. These projects vary...

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