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 threads.
How to Install a Battery-Powered Touchless Faucet
Touchless faucet installation made easy.
How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Vanity
A fresh new look for your bathroom.
How to Fix a Leaking Shutoff Valve
Fix a leaking shutoff valve and save yourself the cost of a visit from the plumber.
1951 Family Handyman Feature: Be Your Own Plumber
In honor of Family Handyman's 70th anniversary, we're sharing some throwbacks. Check out these DIY plumbing tips.
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...
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 Repack a Stem Seal on a Street Valve
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
Fixing a Water-Shutoff Valve Leak
Solution to a leak around the water valve shut-off handle
How to Locate Your Gas Shutoff Valve and Water Shutoff Valve
How to find and operate shutoff valves for gas and water pipes.
Why You Should Freeze Pipes on Purpose
Most homeowners are concerned with how to keep pipes from freezing during the winter. But consider this situation contributing editor Kurt...
Home Repair: How to Replace the Main Shut Off Valve
Stop that drip for good
Silence a Noisy Check Valve
Special check valves reduce pipe noise
Fix a Leaky Shut Off Valve
This simple fix only takes a minute
Fix a Leaky Shutoff With a Supply Valve Piggyback
An easy alternative to shutting off the main water supply