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What is a Zip-It Drain Cleaning Tool and Why Do You Need One?

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


DIY Dictionary: Access Panel

An access panel or plumbing access door is a door, panel or piece of plywood that can be easily removed...


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How to Avoid Snakes Slithering Up Your Toilet

Snakes know how to slither into some pretty unusual spaces—your toilet being one of them! Here's how to get rid...


Quiet Pipes With Pipe Straps

Simple fix for noisy pipes


Why Plastic PEX Fittings are Just as Good (If Not Better) Than Metal

If you’re concerned about using plastic fittings instead of metal for PEX, worry no more. Professional plumbers are buying three...


Sneaky Culprit of a Wet Bathroom Floor

As a longtime plumber, I always try to investigate as many possible causes as I can before leaving a job,...


Learn How to Solder Copper Pipe Yourself

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...


A Water Heater Vent Installed Like This Can Have Lethal Consequences

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

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Never Connect a Trap to a Vertical Drain Like This

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


Toilets Throughout History

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


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Quick Fix For Running Toilets

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


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PVC Hacks for the Workshop

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


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Offset Toilet Flange to the Rescue

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


7 Tips for Water Softener Maintenance

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


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How to Dispose of a Water Heater

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


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How to Install a Toilet

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


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28 Tips for Becoming a Master Plumber

Want to become a master plumber? Follow these tips.

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Tips on Choosing a Faucet

Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors


Soldering Tips

Don't let leaky pipes dampen your day


How to Fix Sweating Pipes

A simple way to prevent condensation on cold water pipes in humid weather.


Handy Plumbing Tips and Tricks

Here are nine of our favorite simple tricks and tips to save you plumbing headaches around the house.


Upgrade Your Ice Maker Supply Line

Replace that inexpensive plastic water line.


How To Install a Sump Pump Check Valve

Special check valves reduce pipe noise.

How to Stop a Plumbing Leak

Here are several options for fixing leaks with basic DIY plumbing skills.


Fix a Leaky Shutoff With a Supply Valve Piggyback

An easy alternative to shutting off the main water supply



Preventive Pipe Maintenance Beats Clog-Busting

A little forward planning saves big headaches later on.


How to Keep Drains From Clogging

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


What to Know About Clawfoot Tubs

Thinking about purchasing a clawfoot tub? Read this first.