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    Tankless Water Heater Guide

    Tankless water heaters take up much less space than storage water heaters as they heat the water directly. Discover why one of them is best for your home.

    How to Install a Battery-Powered Touchless Faucet

    Touchless faucet installation made easy.

    Prevent Water Damage While You Are Away

    Water damage from frozen pipes, ruptured washer hoses, leaking supply lines and dripping water heaters...

    How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Vanity

    A fresh new look for your bathroom.
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    6 Things Plumbers ALWAYS Do In Their Own Homes

    Plumbers say keeping up on a few basic tasks and best practices is the secret...
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    The 30 Secrets a Plumber Won’t Tell You

    These secrets could save you a lot of time and money. Get the scoop on...
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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...

    10-Minute House Repair and Home Maintenance Tips

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

    Parts of Your Home Prone to the Most Winter Weather Damage

    Knowing where your home is most vulnerable and taking precautions can save you thousands of...
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    What You Need to Know About Your Septic System’s Drainfield

    Knowing how to care for and maintain your drainfield will keep your entire septic system...

    How to Fix a Leaking Shutoff Valve

    Fix a leaking shutoff valve and save yourself the cost of a visit from the...

    How to Connect Gas Pipe Lines

    Use the correct fittings for a safe gas hook-up
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    6 Things Professional Plumbers Never Do in Their Own Homes

    Taking good care of the plumbing in your home is important to say the least,...

    Family Handyman’s Vintage Handy Hints from the ’80s

    In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th Anniversary, we're taking a scroll through the archives and...
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    9 Bathroom Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid

    Getting ready to fix a toilet, shower or sink? Then it's the perfect time to...
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    How to Use a Drain Bladder to Blast Any Sink Clog

    Learn how to use a drain bladder to quickly, easily and affordably clear the toughest...
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    Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

    Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use...
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    12 Things Your Plumber Doesn’t Want You To Know

    A plumber isn't obliged to tell you it's an easy fix...
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    How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe

    The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections

    How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Pipe

    Here are a few low-cost DIY ways to thaw a frozen pipe and prevent them...

    How to Repair a Broken Pipe in Your Home

    A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.
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    Stuff We Still Love: Pipe Wrench, Doweling Jig and Glue Gun

    These three classic tools are as relevant today as when they first appeared on our...
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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...