Plumbing

Don't be intimidated by soldering. In this easy-to-follow video from GOT2LEARN, you'll see that soldering a leak-free joint is actually...

Installing a water heater vent incorrectly can be extremely dangerous for your family. Learn the wrong way and right way...

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

Everybody poops, and for thousands of years, humans have sought better ways to dispose of it. Over the centuries, the...

Here’s a nifty way to prevent the lift chain on your flapper from getting caught underneath when the flapper closes.

Keep the direction of your Teflon tape wrapping straight by always going to the right.

Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller. 

An offset toilet flange lets you swap out a modern low-flow toilet for an older water hog. Read on to...

A water softener removes minerals from water; that means cleaner laundry, a longer life for water-using appliances, less mineral buildup...

Installing your own toilet is a simple DIY project that could save you a ton on plumber’s fees.

Disposing of a water heater can be a difficult task. Especially if you’re working alone. Here’s an easy way to...

Want to become a master plumber? Follow these tips.

Special check valves reduce pipe noise.

Learn how to safely install a new gas stove yourself with this comprehensive step-by-step guide.

A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.

Take these steps to prevent most clogs and nasty backups. You'll thank us later.