What to Know About Drain Bladders
Learn how a drain bladder can easily and inexpensively blast away the toughest clogs.
12 Things Your Plumber Doesn’t Want You To Know
A plumber isn't obliged to tell you it's an easy fix...
How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe
The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections
How to Safely Thaw and Prevent Frozen Pipes
Here are a few low-cost DIY ways to thaw a frozen pipe and prevent them from freezing in the first...
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 Clean and Unclog a Kitchen Sink Drain
With two simple tools — a plunger and a drain snake — you can clear 95 percent of your stopped-up...
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...
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Standalone toilets in the basement are an outdated concept.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 first place?
The 8 Best Bidet Toilet Seats for Your Bathroom, Tested By a Home Repair Expert
Our home repair expert tested the best bidet toilet seats so you can experience bathroom luxury while keeping your backside...
10 Most Common Plumbing Code Violations DIYers Make
Violating code can also cause serious difficulties down the line if you try to sell your house or make major...
How to Choose the Right Water Softener
How to Choose a Water Softener How to Size a Water Softener
The Best Bathroom and Kitchen Sink Faucets
Choose a spectacular new faucet packed with features that make it harder working and last a lifetime.
Plumbing Valve Basics
Is one type better than the other?
Stop Plumbing Leaks With Ball-Type Shutoff Valves
Choose ball-type valves when replacing toilet or sink shutoff valves
How To Fix a Leaky Street Valve on Your Water Line
You can add new packing in minutes without turning off the water.
How to Replace a Shutoff Valve
Stop under-sink leaks with this 30 minute fix.
Install a Valve for an Icemaker
Prevent leaks with a better supply valve
How To Solder Copper Pipe
Have some plumbing to do, but not sure which skills you'll need? Learning how to solder, as outlined below, is...
How to Repair a Leaking Copper Pipe
5 simple steps to repair a leak
How to Join Dissimilar Pipes
Avoid leaks and corrosion at pipe transitions
Prevent Leaks With Pipe Dope
Pipe dope plus Teflon tape prevents leaks in water pipes
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
Always Close the Toilet Lid When You Flush, Here’s Why
That lid is there for a reason!
12 Things Your Plumber Wants You To Know
Reduce the chances of a plumbing emergency and keep costs under control when one occurs with these tips from our...