Pipes

Learn the ins-and-outs of working with all the different kinds of pipes that go into your plumbing.

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What Is CPVC Pipe? Here’s Everything to Know

Learn about this plumbing pipe that's easy to cut and join, requires no special tools and no risky soldering.

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How Do You Stop Condensation on Water Pipes?

Whether you call it pipe condensation or sweating pipes, it's a bigger problem than you might think. Here our experts...


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How to Use a Garbage Disposal Reset Button

Learn how the red reset button on garbage disposals helps prevent overloading and overheating when your unit malfunctions.


What Are Water Hammer Arrestors?

Silence your noisy, rattling water pipes by installing a water hammer arrestor.


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A Guide to Plumbing With PEX Tubing

PEX tubing is an easy-to-install alternative to copper pipe. Long used in radiant heating systems, flexible PEX tubing is perfect...

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PEX Plumbing Pipe: Everything You Need to Know

PEX piping is the biggest revolution since the flush toilet. Learn what it is and everything in between with this...


Tips for Soldering Copper Pipe

Intimidated by the thought of soldering copper pipe? We've got a collection of pro tips to help out at every...

How To Use Pipe Dope to Prevent Plumbing Leaks

Wondering if you should use pipe dope on your plumbing projects? We explain what it is and when to apply...


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Water Pipes Making a Banging Noise? Here’s How to Fix It

The best cure for banging water pipes is a water hammer arrester with a lubricated internal piston. The sealed piston...


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What Exactly Is a Bioswale?

You've likely already seen these planted ditches on the side of the road. Here's how they work.


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10 Apartment Repairs and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself

Unless the lease says otherwise, landlords are responsible for repairs to rental units. Some small jobs, though, are easy enough...

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Why Does Letting Your Faucet Drip Prevent Pipes from Freezing?

A slow faucet drip keeps water flowing to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. In extreme cold, it may require...


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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...


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Cobra Tools Pistol-Grip Power Drum Auger: How To Use, Pros, Cons & Where to Buy

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


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How to Install a New Bathroom Faucet in 8 Steps

Learn how to upgrade your bathroom faucet the DIY way. You can do this.


Better Plumbing: Easy, No-Leak Connections

Use pipe thread sealant on plastic, rubber or metal, on washers, rings or gaskets, and especially, on anything that has...

Why Old Homes Have Small Galvanized Pipes Sticking Out of the Ground

The galvanized pipes can cause environmental damage, so it's best to identify them as soon as possible!


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Copper Pipe Types

The pros and cons of thicker and thinner copper pipe.


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15 Things You Should Do When You Find a Burst Pipe

A burst pipe is the last thing anyone wants to tackle. But there are some quick temporary fixes you can...


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How to Install a Touchless Faucet

Faucet installation made easy.


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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...


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How to Repair a Broken Pipe in Your Home

A quick and easy, no-soldering fix for your burst pipe.


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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 need to know about preventing...


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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...


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How to Join Dissimilar Pipes

Avoid leaks and corrosion at pipe transitions


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Winter Checklist: 25 Things Every Homeowner Should Get Done Right Now

You’ll definitely regret not checking these items off of your to-do list BEFORE winter arrives.


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The 55 Most Brilliant PVC Hacks You’ve Ever Seen

What can’t you do with PVC pipe? Here are 56 incredibly smart (and cheap!) ways to use this do-it-all material...


This is the Best Way to Cut PVC Pipe

Unless you have three hands, you're going to want to check out this tip.


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How to Connect a PVC Pipe to ABS Pipe

This is the best way to connect these two types of 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...