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Understanding plumbing basics can help you save money on home improvement and keep your home leak-free. Get to know your pipes and more with our guide to pipes and plumbing.
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How to Use a Basin Wrench -
Copper vs. PEX and Push-Fit SharkBite Comparison -
How to Install a Kitchen Sink Drain -
Basics of Water Heater Expansion Tanks -
Turning a Lawn Sprinkler System Back on in the Spring -
How a Water Softener Works -
How to Cap a Water Pipe With a Push-On Fitting -
How to Use Plumber's Tape -
Replacing Copper Pipe With PEX -
Types of Under-Sink Shutoff Valves -
How to Insulate Water Supply Pipes -
How to Caulk Like a Pro -
How to Find and Shut off the Main Water Supply in a Mobile Home -
Should You Buy Exterior Water Service Line Coverage? -
How to Remove a Faucet Aerator -
How to Install a Self-Piercing Saddle Valve
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How to Find Your Home's Main Water Shut Off Valve -
How to Install a Water Line for a Refrigerator -
How a Water Pressure Regulator Works -
Types of Flexible Water Supply Tubes -
Guide to Sewer Pipes: PVC, ABS, Clay, Iron, and Orangeburg -
5 Main Types of Plumbing Pipes Used in Homes -
Draining a Water Heater -
How to Disconnect and Remove a Dishwasher -
The Function of a T & P Valve on a Water Heater -
Plumber's Putty -
How Sewage Ejector Pumps Work -
How To Install and Connect a Dishwasher -
How to Test Your Home's Water Pressure -
Removing a Faucet (Top-Mount or Bottom-Mount) -
Materials Used in Water Supply Pipes -
How to Make Dishwasher Drain Hose Connections
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In this section
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How to Choose Washing Machine Hoses for Your Washer -
How to Build a Walk-In Shower -
6 Types of Bathtub Drain Stoppers -
How to Turn off the Gas to Your Water Heater -
How to Winterize Outdoor Faucets -
How to Remove a Tub Drain in Your Home -
Rough-In Plumbing Dimensions for the Bathroom -
How to Install a Floor Drain for the Laundry Room -
4 Types of Toilet Fill Valve (Ballcock) -
The Purpose of a Bathroom Sink Overflow -
How to Install a Pop-Up Drain Stopper in a Bathroom Sink -
10 Useful Tools and Materials for Plumbing Projects -
How to Install a Shower Drain -
Understanding the Plumbing of the Bathroom Sink -
How to Add a Second Bathroom Sink -
When Is a Plumbing Permit Required?
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A Complete Guide to Vessel Sinks -
What Is an Anti-Siphon Faucet? -
Identifying the Parts of Your Home's Drain (DWV) System -
How a Gas Tank-Type Water Heater Works -
How to Measure the GPM Flow Rate of a Faucet or Shower -
Pressure Vacuum Breaker Basics -
What Are Faucet Aerators and Why Should You Install Them? -
Different Types of Faucets -
How to Replace a Mobile Home Water Heater -
Choosing the Right Garbage Disposal Size -
How to Locate Your Sewer Clean-Out Fitting -
Tips for Installing PEX Tubing -
How to Choose the Right Caulk for Your Next Project -
How to Find the Sewer Clean-Out in Your Home -
How to Install a Water Heater Expansion Tank -
7 Types of Water Shutoff Valves
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